IT On Demand

IT On Demand is a program that targets unemployed/underemployed workers with IT skills/experience to be trained for mid-level jobs that employers identify as difficult to fill.  The program is funded by the GWBRI through an Innovative Partnership Grant and we are working on it with a number of local employers, along with 2 training providers- New Horizons (technical training) and Bryant University- Executive Development Center (soft/business skills). 

Program Description:

The IT On Demand Program will provide training to 15 unemployed/underemployed workers who have prior education/experience in IT, to obtain the skills needed for mid-level jobs at local employers.  The training activities are scheduled to begin on September 16, 2013 and will run through December20, 2013.  This includes 6 weeks of training, along with an 8 week experiential learning placement at a local employer.  The program components include:

·         RI IT Industry Overview- including speakers and industry tours

·         Job Search Techniques/Interviewing  

·         Technical Training- WMware vSphere:  Install, Configure, Manage v5.1  (5 days)

·         Business/Soft Skills- Leadership, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Professional Business Writing, Critical Thinking, and Project Management Fundamentals  (10 days)

·         Experiential Learning/Internship- 8 weeks hosted at a local company

·         Job Placement

Additional information can be found on our website at:  http://www.tech-collective.org/index.php?option=com_news_items&task=viewNews&pk_news_itemsID=2417