Are you interested in exploring cyber security and IT?

Join us for our 2024 LA Tech IT/Cybersecurity Career Academy Powered by Microsoft! LA-Tech.org has partnered with Microsoft to bring you this incredible opportunity to get PAID while learning, earning certifications, and working with amazing companies like Microsoft.

 
 

Joining the Academy means:

 - A PAID opportunity to build your portfolio with industry-driven projects

- Mentorship from the top tech companies including Microsoft

- A great opportunity to participate in a technology program with a tech giant

- Priority access to career opportunities with 100+ LA-Tech.org’s tech company partners

FINAL ADMISSIONS DEADLINE:

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

  • Applicants will be required to submit an application through our online application portal VidCruiter.

PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEWS:

  • Candidates will be required to submit a pre-recorded interview via the LA-Tech.org VidCruiter portal by Friday, June 28th, 2024 at 11:59PM PST

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS:

  • July 2024 

 

“This effort will expand economic opportunity and provide the skills needed to change the future of workforce development and digital skills in Los Angeles County.”

- Holly J. Mitchell, Los Angeles County Supervisor

The 2024 LA Tech IT Career Academy Powered by Microsoft is
our fourth academy partnership with Microsoft!

 


Our Ideal Candidate

  • Applicants should:

    • Exhibit enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn

    • No prior work experience required

    • Demonstrated interest in IT & Cyber Security (e.g., coursework, an entrepreneurial project)

    • Have genuine interest in developing your leadership, teamwork and communication skills 

    • Demonstrate a strong desire to learn about career tracks in tech companies in the areas of Cyber Security, IT, and AI

    • Be ready to make a move to pursue a career in the tech industry

    • Be motivated, engaged, mature students who want to attend an intensive program that will be fast-paced, demanding but also a lot of fun

    • Demonstrate a strong desire to network and build relationships with your peers


Academy Information

  • Duration: 12 Weeks

  • Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (will include solo and group work during business & after hours)

    • You will be required to attend each zoom Tuesday and Thursday evening session unless otherwise discussed with program staff. Sessions typically take place during the 3:30-6:30PM window, with the majority of sessions starting at 4PM.

    Start Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Program Curriculum

  • Week 1-2

    Building your tech resilience

  • Week 3-4

    Back to Basics - IT/Help Desk 101

  • Week 5-8

    Systems Administration Pathway

  • Week 9-10

    Intro to Cyber Security & Security Fundamentals

  • Week 11

    Getting Started in IT/ Completing certificates

  • Week 12

    Resume Prep & Interview Simulations

Have questions? Reach out to us at academy@la-tech.org