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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.

[APPLICATIONS CLOSED]

Joining the Academy means:

  •  A PAID opportunity to build your portfolio with industry-driven projects, resembling a “micro-internship” model

  • Mentorship from the top tech companies including Microsoft, GOAT, Uber, and more

  • 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 upon program completion

FINAL ADMISSIONS DEADLINE: TBA

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  LA-Tech.org’s VidCruiter portal by 11:59PM PST on

    [TBA]

  • This is more to get a better understanding of where the applicant is in their career and should not be taken as a professional video interview. Be yourself! Authenticity and transparency is huge in this section. 

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: TBA

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“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

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Exhibit enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn

  • No prior work experience required

  • Demonstrated interest in IT & Cybersecurity

    (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 Cybersecurity, IT, and AI

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

  • Motivated, engaged, and mature students who want to attend an intensive program that will be fast-paced and 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 4pm-6:30PM window,.

  • In person availability for (2) academy events

  • Start Date: TBA

Program Curriculum

  • Week 1-2 test

    Building your tech resilience test

  • Week 3-4

    Back to Basics - IT/Help Desk 101

  • Week 5-8

    Systems Administration Pathway

  • Week 9-10

    Intro to Cybersecurity & 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