Technical Skills Training Program – Network Support Specialist (NSS)

DOL H-1B Technical Skills Training Program – Network Support Specialist (NSS)

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been awarded a major Department of Labor* grant to provide specialized training to unemployed Northeast Ohio workers for high-wage jobs as Network Support Specialists.

The grant will fund scholarships that will cover:

• Cost of tuition
• Books
• Certification exam fees

Training Program InformationThe Network Support Specialist Training Program is designed using a progressive career ladder framework resulting in 3 national industry-recognized credentials. Skills and certifications acquired during the program and training will build capacity toward multiple professional competencies.

• Program consists of 400 hours or 14-16 weeks
• Classes run Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 4pm
• Fall Session begins Sept 17. Additional classes will be offered in 2013.

Annual Salary Projections for Program Completers

$30,000	With no Information technology experience
$45,000	one to two years of information technology experience
$50,000- $75,000	with information technology experience and a bachelor's degree
* Source Ohio labor Market Information

Eligibility Requirements
Currently reside in one of the following counties: Cuyahoga, Medina, Lorain, Lake, Geauga (30 days minimum)

• Long-term unemployed (27+ weeks unemployed)
• Priority of enrollment will be given to veterans
• Able to train at one of the College’s facilities
• Pass assessment in IT literacy proficiency and demonstrate proficiency in math and English at 12th grade level
• High school diploma or equivalent minimum
• Willingness to participate in a 4-5 week unpaid internship
• Selection via interview process
• Documented Information Technology (IT) work experience (i.e. educational/training transcript or diploma, IT training certificate/certification documentation; employer letter verifying work) Preferred
• Successfully pass a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) & Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check

Required Abilities

• Critical thinker
• Customer focused
• Good cost controlling
• Can work under pressure
• Accepts responsibility
• Results oriented

Services Provided

• Assessment (math, reading and Information Technology Literacy Proficiency)
• Internship assignment
• Job placement assistance
• Job fair

Upcoming Classes

• NSS6- 4/9-8/9/2013--Application Deadline: 3/28/13
• NSS7- 6/4/-9/27/13 --Application Deadline: 5/3/13
• NSS8- 8/6/-12/6/13--Application Deadline: 7/5/13
  * This is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Training Administration (ETA) sponsored training program.

For More Information

http://www.tri-c.edu/workforce/InformationTechnology/Pages/TechnicalSkillsTraining.aspx