The CompTIA Educational Foundation provides people with the funding and the training to enter the information technology industry.
More than 1,000 underprivileged and underrepresented individuals are now working as valuable contributors to the IT industry, thanks to the support of the CompTIA Educational Foundation.
The Creating Futures program provides individuals, IT workers, employers, training providers and educational institutions with the necessary components to build a qualified and diverse workforce. Through the program, transitioning U.S. veterans, individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, women, minorities and dislocated workers who normally could not afford the training on their own are given opportunities to build life-long, productive and rewarding careers in IT.
Individuals in the program have the opportunity to certify towards a number of CompTIA certifications:
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Convergence+
It is recommended that individuals have basic computer knowledge in the following areas:
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Computer hardware and software
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Using operating systems
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Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software functions
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Networks and the internet
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Electronic mail Using the internet
For more information regarding the Creating Futures program and the CompTIA Educational Foundation please visit www.comptia-ef.org or click on one of the links below.
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Tech Teams
This initiative was created to bring in technology experts to visit and view procedures in existing companies in an effort to provide suggestions on better ways to do things to improve efficiencies and drive up the bottom line. There is no charge for this visit. If interested, please work through your local economic development authorities or contact HRTC.
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K - 12 Science & Engineering
The following initiatives were created to encourage kids K-12 to become more involved in science and engineering. The Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Challenge is a homegrown effort of HRTC to expose and promote this exciting, growing field to a younger audience. The other initiatives below are national efforts with proven track records.
Each initiative needs mentors and sponsors from both individuals and companies to maintain and increase its success and secure its place in the future. Please partner with local schools in the area to ensure a strong future for math science and engineering.
