IT Training Program - Growing Home - Wood Street Urban Farm & Growing Home Farm Stand

Growing Home's current 10-week Information Technology (IT) Essentials Training Program consists of in-person training sessions on Wednesdays through Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm, totaling 90 hours every cohort.Growing Home serves up to 80 participants in four cohorts of 20 students, allowing for close one-on-one attention. Participants in the training program are provided a stipend of $800, as well as a transportation stipend to and from 5814 S. Wood St, Chicago, IL. 60636 in the Resource Center, where the training takes place. Trainees learn the fundamentals of IT, as outlined in the attached CompTIA A+ curriculum guide, which includes Introduction 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 to help all students find their next or first step in their IT career. Learning practices include lab activities, assessments, and communication training.

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