Watch the short LA-Tech.org introductory video by clicking on this link or by hovering over the “Resources” tab on our website.
LA-Tech’s career prep academies vary depending on the time of year. The academies are meant to provide an introduction and prepare you for a career within the tech industry. Our current academies are:
FIKA Tech Career Academy & Microsoft Academy
Watch the short tutorial video explaining how to navigate through the application process by hovering over the “Programs” tab on our website. Scroll down until you see “How can I join” and watch the tutorial next to it.
LA-Tech.org offers 4 different pathways:
Technical
Marketing
Creative
Business
Some Expectations for our scholars:
Regularly checking email for updates
Maintain communication with Success Coach
Collaborate with the Success Coach to revising resume changes,
if needed
Communicate any challenges or questions to your Success Coach
Scholars can expect to be matched with a Success coach after completing a general intern application. The success coach will work with you on applying to internship opportunities, answering your questions, and be your support system through the process.
Additionally, scholars placed in an Academy will be paired with a success coach
1. Get familiar with LA-Tech and what we have to offer
2. Learn about the different LA-Tech career prep academies
3. Learn about the different LA-Tech internship pathways
4. Get familiar with our application process
5. Student Expectations & Success Coaches
LA-Tech Scholar Checklist
Breaking into the tech industry doesn’t need to be difficult. Our guides/checklists below will provide you with the steps to getting started, whether it is with preparatory academies or internship placements.
To read some of the success stories from our students and our tech partners please hover over to “Students” and click on “Student Spotlights.”
Watch this video to hear one of our scholars journey and experience breaking into tech: Student Experience at GOAT
Ready to get started
Interested in the Tech Career Academy Route
“FIKA Tech Career Academy
The academy will be 10 weeks and will cover areas such as:
-Professional Skills Bootcamp
-Product Management
-Marketing
-Sales
-Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital
Scholars Interested in pursuing a career in the areas of marketing, sales, product management and entrepreneurship within tech should hover over “Programs” and click “FIKA Tech Career Academy” to learn more about this unique opportunity.
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“Microsoft Academy
The academy will be 12 weeks and will cover areas such as:
-Building tech resilience
-IT/Help Desk 101
-Systems Administration Pathway
-Intro to Cyber Security & Security Fundamentals
-Getting Started in IT/ Completing certificates
-Resume Prep & Interview Simulations
Scholars interested in pursuing a career in IT should over “Programs’ ‘ and click “IT Academy Powered by Microsoft” to learn more about this unique opportunity.
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Post Academy
Interested in the Internship Route?
“What to expect from the application
Scholars can expect TWO different parts of the application to complete. The first part is filling out the general application, this is where applicants input information such as:
-Education (If Applicable)
-Income
-Permanent Home Address
-Resume
-Portfolio (If Applicable)
The second part scholars can expect to complete is the pre-recorded application.
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“Completing the pre-recorded section
The pre-recorded section is meant for you to express your interest in an internship,and how your current/past experience will help your future career aspirations.
Once you complete the pre-recorded videos you will have access to the slack link where we regularly post internship opportunities.
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“Communicating with your Success Coach
You can expect to be paired with a Success Coach based on your preferred pathway. The Success Coach will be able to answer questions, provide updates and support throughout the process. ”
“Being contacted by a hiring manager
You can expect to be contacted by your Success Coach if a hiring manager has sent an interview request to you. If you receive the request before your Success Coach contacts you, please respond in a timely manner. ”
“Being placed at an internship (Subsidy Role)
If you are placed at a subsidy sponsored company, you can expect to hear back from one of the “American Job Center of California” we work with to be processed with LA County. Your Success Coach will send you an email with exact details and required documents.”
“Being placed at an internship (Non-Subsidy Role-Partner Company)
If you are placed with a partner company you can expect to hear back from the hiring manager with an offer letter. Therefore, your Success Coach will be communicating updates about your application and acceptance. ”
“During an internship
The Success Coach will be doing regular check-ins, these are meant to see if any challenges have arisen or if it has been a great experience.
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Got questions?
Feel free to contact us at: apply@la-tech.org