Per Scholas was founded more  than 20 years ago to break the cycle of poverty by providing technology access and education in underserved communities.

It prepares smart, dedicated people to work in key technical roles and is building a more diverse technical workforce by creating on-ramps for women and people of color,  groups staggeringly underrepresented in IT employment today.  90 % of their students are people of color, a third are women and a third are disconnected young adults.

Network Engineer CompTIA Network+ and CCNA

This course offers the CompTIA Network+ and CCNA certifications and prepares you to move beyond entry level on the path to engineer  and operate enterprise networks.  You will qualify to fill a wide range of mid-level technology jobs, including System Administrator, Network Administrator, advanced levels of Help Desk Support, and many more.

• 18 weeks, Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 4 PM. 
• Hands-on instruction to develop the skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot small-to- medium-size enterprise networks.
• CompTIA Network+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.
• Job placement assistance with access to an employer network of 200+ companies; 3 out of 4 graduates land jobs.
• At least one year of previous IT work experience is required.
• No cost.  All services are 100% free for students.
• Applications accepted at all times.  There are three classes held a year.

Network Engineer is an intensive course, but you'll learn each new skill by practicing it yourself.  Classes are small, so your instructors will always have time to help.  Most of the homework will be additional hands-on exercise to reinforce the material so you can get it right.

This course includes guest lectures and panel discussions with working IT professionals.  Finally, because the certifications exams aren't easy, instructors give you plenty of in-class time for review, exercises and practice tests.

Schedule

Classes convene Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM for 18 weeks.  The first 8 weeks are taught at Per Scholas at its main training center in the South Bronx.  The last 10 weeks are taught at BMCC (Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY ) in lower Manhattan.

There are no part-time evening, weekend or online classes or sessions.  You must be able to attend class every weekday for the entire course.

Eligibility

Admission to Per Scholas is needs-based.  You may qualify if you:

• Are unemployed
• Work only part-time
• Work in a minimum wage or other low-paying job
• Work only sometimes throughout the year
• Receive any public benefits such as unemployment insurance, Medicaid, subsidized housing, nutrition or income support

Other requirements include:

• You have some prior IT work experience.  However, you don't need to be an expert to apply.
• You live in New York  City.
• You have at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.  Additional education helps but is not required.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• You can read, write  and  speak in English.
• You can pass a basic academic assessment test.
• You can attend classes full-time for 17 weeks.
• You are ready to make an important commitment to building  your future.

Online Application

Complete the online application.  This doesn't lock you in to a final commitment.  You will be able to ask questions and get the answers you need to determine if this is the right time for you to take this training.