We teach bright, motivated individuals who lack opportunity — free of charge — the technical and professional development skills needed to successfully secure work in information technology. These are just a few of the benefits after graduating from IT-Ready.
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The average salary of an IT job in Illinois is 75% higher than the average state wage.
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More than 30,000 tech jobs are open in Chicago.
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By 2026, the number of IT jobs in Chicago will grow by 11%
With limited classroom space – and overwhelming demand – IT-Ready must be deliberate in its selection process, choosing motivated and interested candidates who are committed to success. The application process starts with these questions:
If you answered "yes" to these questions, we encourage you to apply.
| Class Type | CLASS STARTS | APPLICATIONS DUE |
| Technical Support | February 11, 2019 | January 11, 2019 - Applications are now closed. |
| Technical Support | April 22, 2019 | March 22, 2019 - Applications are now closed. |
| Technical Support | July 8, 2019 | June 7, 2019 - Apply Now. |
| Technical Support | September 30, 2019 | August 30, 2019 |
Most of our 2019 classes are held at NEIU's El Centro Campus in the Avondale area of Chicago: 3390 N. Avondale Ave., Chicago, IL 60618. Our July class only will be held at Aurora Customer Service Center & Fire Station, 3770 McCoy Dr., Aurora IL 60504.
Students who enroll in our classroom-based, 8-week IT-Ready Technical Support program learn technical skills to help them successfully pass both parts of the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
All IT-Ready students also receive targeted professional development to refine critical business skills, such as communication and presentation, conflict management, teamwork and collaboration, and critical thinking and problem solving. Graduates are prepared to apply both technical and professional skills starting Day One of their next job.
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IT-Ready is underwritten by grants and financial donations, so that students can attend classes for free.
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Classes are held five days a week, Monday through Friday, beginning promptly at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. Students are required to be on time every day; the program allows only one absence and two tardies. Most classes run for 8 weeks.
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A pencil and paper to take notes are all you need for class. Textbooks and in-class computers are provided for students. However, students must dress as they would in an employment setting in “business casual” attire.
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Within four months of graduating, 85% students are working in a paid IT role in local area companies. Technical support graduates move into help desk tech roles, building and maintaining a business’s IT environment and assisting its internal and external customers. QA graduates move into software testing roles. IT-Ready students who pass their certification exams are eligible for a tech job paying up to $15/hour. IT-Ready graduates are effectively employees of that company on a temporary, contract, or full-time permanent basis. IT-Ready staff remain in touch with graduates to ensure all goes smoothly.
Our IT-Ready alumni benefits encourage continued professional growth and development
The strong and supportive relationships we build with IT-Ready students don’t end upon their graduation and employment. IT-Ready provides alumni benefits that encourage continued professional growth and development – and offers ways alumni can “pay it forward” and help other deserving individuals.
IT-Ready graduates who pass the CompTIA A+ certification exams qualify for additional IT training and certification vouchers at no personal expense.
Students, employers
IT-Ready Chicago 3Q Graduation & Career Fair
August 30, 2019
IT-Ready Chicago 4Q Graduation & Career Fair
November 22, 2019
IT-Ready Chicago 2Q Graduation & Career Fair
June 14, 2019
Chicago employers believe in IT-Ready students.
Creating IT Futures believes strongly in collaboration to achieve shared goals.
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