For those who don't know me, I'm 24 with a family to support. I'm currently a custodian at a large central-indiana college and the job is about as dead-end as it gets. There is no opportunity for advancement and skills and experience that I'm gaining are only good if I want to retire as a custodian, which I damn sure don't. I believe that I'm way too young to be hitting a ceiling just yet. I don't really have the financial means to go to college but I've been hearing about the new Workforce Ready Grant and have started looking into it. IT seems to be the most steadily growing field so I figure it'd be a good one to get into while I'm still young. The link at the end of this post contains a list of certificate programs that are available through the WRG. If you have the time, patience, and compassion, I'd appreciate some input as to which would be the most beneficial to opening the door to an IT career.
Before you ask:
I have a basic knowledge of computers. I'm a little more savvy than your average grandma but I'd be considered a beginner by anyone who could offer some insight here.
I don't know much about different IT careers so I'm not sure what I want to do. Network security *seems* interesting to me based on my limited knowledge. I'm not sure something like web design would interest me because I'm more of a "figure out how it works and learn how to fix it" type of person as opposed to making up new things.
Link: https://www.ivytech.edu/19511.html
*Note: To see the options, select INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY from the dropdown menu under the ELLIGIBLE CREDIT PROGRAMS heading.
Thank you in advance.
Before you ask:
I have a basic knowledge of computers. I'm a little more savvy than your average grandma but I'd be considered a beginner by anyone who could offer some insight here.
I don't know much about different IT careers so I'm not sure what I want to do. Network security *seems* interesting to me based on my limited knowledge. I'm not sure something like web design would interest me because I'm more of a "figure out how it works and learn how to fix it" type of person as opposed to making up new things.
Link: https://www.ivytech.edu/19511.html
*Note: To see the options, select INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY from the dropdown menu under the ELLIGIBLE CREDIT PROGRAMS heading.
Thank you in advance.