On March 9, 2015, President Obama announced the White House's new TechHire Initiative to boost high-tech training and employment.  In his speech, he stated that, "…entire groups of people are underrepresented in the tech workforce, including women, blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans.  While we should improve our existing education pathways, we can also create new ones.  That's where the Microsoft NYC Tech Jobs Academy comes in.  Based on Microsoft's success in designing and delivering accelerated learning programs to members of the military using IT Academy curricula in combination with project-based learning, soft skills, hands-on instruction, and mentorship, the Tech Job Academy will give access to this type of training to unemployed and underemployed young adult in New York City…Finally, the program will match participants with companies in need for internships, job interviews, or full-time employment."

Tech Jobs Academy is a partnership between Microsoft, CUNY's  City Tech, and the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline.

This technical training program serves underemployed and unemployed NYC residents who are passionate about technology and ready to launch a new career in tech.

Participants will spend 16 weeks developing  highly sought after skills in cloud and server administration, and professional skills to help them enter the tech field.

This program combines real-world assignments, class projects, and labs, giving participants a chance to earn Microsoft certifications along the way.  They will also develop professional skills through workshops including resume reviews and mock interviews.

This intensive program will require candidates with grit and discipline to study full-time during the 16  weeks. No prior technical experience is required.

Eligibility

• At least 18 years old 
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Less than a 4-year degree
• Unemployed or underemployed (Individual less than $50K annual salary)
• NYC resident 
• Able to legally work in the U.S.
• Able to commit to full time training (minimum 40 hours per week)
• Available for employment immediately upon graduation
• Meet all federal selective service requirements, if applicable

Training starts January 4 to April 22 (9 a.m. -5 p.m.) at City Tech campus, downtown Brooklyn.

Applications will be screened on a rolling basis until October 23.  APPLY today!