IT Training Program
Growing Home's current 8-week Information Technology (IT) Essentials Training Program consists of in-person training Monday through Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm for a total of 72 hours per program. Growing Home serves up to 40 participants in four cohorts of 10 students, which allows for close one-on-one attention. Trainees learn the first basics of Cisco-IT Essentials, as outlined in the curriculum guide attached, which includes Intro to Computer Basics (Hardware, Software design and configuration); Common IT Support Issues and the Problem Solving Process; Computer Networking, Security and Remote desktop troubleshooting. These skills are necessary for entry level IT Sector Jobs and Growing Home provides job placement and case management services for all students to find that next - or first - step in their IT career. Learning practices include lab activities, assessments and communication training.
Date of Last Formal Update
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
5814 South Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60636
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 12:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 12:00pm;
Application process
Contact (773) 434-7144 Ext. 4 for additional information.
Languages
English
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
Growing Home
Growing Home operates farms to train individuals who are eager to work but need a supportive environment to develop their strengths as employees. Their Production Assistants, who are admitted after a vigorous recruitment process to assess their suitability and motivation, are involved in every aspect of farm production, including planting, harvesting, washing, weighing, packaging, and selling our produce to customers across Chicago.