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 Creating IT Futures.
The average salary of an IT job in Minnesota is 76% higher than the average state wage.
More than 10,000 tech jobs are open in the Twin Cities.
By 2026, the number of IT jobs in the Twin Cities will grow by 7%.
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 | October 14, 2019 | September 13, 2019 - Applications are now closed. |
All classes are held at 7505 Metro Boulevard, Edina, MN 55439, unless otherwise noted. Classes for 2020 will be announced in late fall 2019.
Students who enroll in our IT-Ready Technical Support program learn technical skills to help them successfully pass both parts of the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
All 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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All classroom-based Creating IT Futures classes take place over eight weeks with one instructor and up to 25 students. The instructor shares material in a lecture format, but leaves plenty of time for questions, group projects and one-on-one attention, as well as hands-on labs.
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Creating IT Futures’ classes are 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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Technical support graduates move into help desk tech roles, building and maintaining a business’ IT environment and assisting its internal and external customers. 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.
Frustrated by a lack of professional advancement in his previous career, IT-Ready grad Albert Lee finds IT offers ample room for growth for tech workers.
Students, employers and partners of Creating IT Futures, please join us at these exciting events.
IT-Ready Twin Cities December Graduation & Career Fair
December 6, 2019
Twin Cities employers believe in our students.
Creating IT Futures believes strongly in collaboration to achieve shared goals.
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