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Cook County, IL trains veterans for IT employment at the Chicago Cook Technology Academy

Cook County, IL Chicago Technology Academy Veterans IT

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Cook County, Microsoft, and National Able Network are hosting five training cohorts through 2024. Each seven-week session teaches cloud administration or development to military veterans moving into civilian careers. Graduates of the Chicago Cook Technology Academy receive interviews for entry-level positions with the county's partner employers. County officials used $750,000 in federal ARPA funding to cover free training in high-demand technical fields.

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About the Chicago Cook Technology Academy Cook County has partnered with Microsoft and National Able Network to form the Chicago Cook Technology Academy, a free 7-week program that provides veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry. Participants are trained in cloud development or cloud administration and upon completion will have the opportunity to interview for full-time positions in this field.  Training is delivered in-person by IT Career Lab expert instructors on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. IT Career Lab is a division of National Able Network that trains and prepares students to earn industry-recognized certifications. Information on how to apply can be found at the bottom of this page. Classes are focused on Microsoft Cloud Technology (Azure) and Computer Networking (CompTIA Network+).  About Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) After completing the CompTIA Network+ unit, students begin studying for the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator credential. This course teaches IT professionals how to manage their Azure subscriptions, secure user identities, administer Microsoft-cloud infrastructure, configure virtual networking, implement storage solutions, create virtual machines, implement web apps and more.   About CompTIA Network+ The Network+ validates a person’s knowledge and skills to: design and implement functional networks; configure, manage and maintain essential network devices; use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks; and implement network security, standards and protocols. Class Schedule Classes are anticipated to begin during the following timeframes: October 2022 March 2023 August 2023 March 2024 August 2024 Required Documentation Once accepted into the Tech Academy, the following materials will be collected during orientation, which is held the week before the class begins: DD214 form (or transition orders) Driver's license (to make an official copy) Social security card (to make an official copy) Questions If you have any questions about the Tech Academy, please email the IT Career Lab at info@itcareerlab.org or call 312-994-4200. How to Apply Veterans interested in learning more about the Tech Academy can sign up to attend a regularly scheduled information session hosted by IT Career Lab or call 312-994-4200.

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Cook County Partners with Microsoft and National Able Network to Launch Free Tech Training Program for County Veterans

The 7-week program helps place veterans in tech industry jobs upon completion Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined County officials and representatives from National Able Network to announce the launch of the Chicago Cook Technology Academy (Tech Academy) today. This free 7-week program, fully funded and run by Cook County, provides veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry. “Ensuring veterans in Cook County are afforded equitable access to quality jobs is essential,” said President Preckwinkle. “I am incredibly grateful and admire those who have served this nation. Thank you to Microsoft and National Able Network for partnering with the County to offer this great opportunity for County veterans to receive training in an industry that is thriving.” The Tech Academy programming is based on curriculum developed for Microsoft’s Software and Systems Academy and has been donated by Microsoft at no cost to Cook County. This is the second region in the nation to offer this programming. The Tech Academy is available to all qualifying veterans but is tailored for service members transitioning out of the military. “More than 200,000 military members leave military service every year, yet hundreds of thousands of jobs remain unfilled in the IT industry because we don’t have enough people with tech training,” said Microsoft’s Vice President of Military Affairs Chris Cortez. “Veteran skilling programs like the Tech Academy equip this adaptable and resilient workforce to transition from military service into the tech careers that are in greatest demand.” Participants are trained in cloud development or cloud administration by National Able Network’s IT Career Lab expert instructors and upon completion will have the opportunity to interview for a full-time position in entry level IT fields with the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs’ network of IT hiring partners. “National Able Network is excited for the opportunity expand on our legacy of service to the veteran community by launching the Chicago Cook Technology Academy in partnership with Cook County and Microsoft,” said National Able Network President Matt Weis. “This initiative is an important step towards ensuring area veterans are prepared to enter the IT workforce and obtain family-sustaining careers in one of the county’s fastest growing industries. With continued support from our partners and the business community, the Technology Academy will provide veterans with the opportunity to learn in-demand technical skills, earn certifications and transition into employment with local businesses in need of qualified talent.”      Veterans who live in Chicago or suburban Cook County are encouraged to apply for the Tech Academy, which is hosting five sessions through 2024. Twelve students are in the first training session that began on October 19, 2022. The next class offering will be in spring 2023. Cook County allocated $750,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to launch this program. For more information about the Tech Academy, visit: www.cookcountyil.gov/service/chicago-cook-technology-academy

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