IT Workforce Accelerator
Earn an industry recognized credential in the high-demand field of Information Technology (IT) at no cost!
IT Workforce Accelerator Job Fair
Looking to get employed in the field of IT?
Join us October 8, 2024 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm for the IT Workforce Accelerator Job Fair. Local organizations and companies will be showcasing their employment opportunities during this event being held at the Technology Center located on the East Peoria Campus of Illinois Central College.
Are you an employer interested in hiring individuals newly skilled in IT?
Don’t delay, due to space restrictions, this event is limited to the first 20 registered employers! Register as an Employer!
You can earn an IT certificate at no cost to you. Most IT Workforce Accelerator programs range from two days to twelve months, with many programs offered bootcamp-style. Tuition and books are paid by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Among the eligibility requirements, you must live in Central Illinois or work for a Central Illinois company. In addition to tuition and books, you may also qualify for additional support services.
Do you also need help preparing for your new career or finding the opportunity to break into IT? Active IT Workforce Accelerator students also qualify for career-related services such as resume assistance, interview preparation, job coaching, and help finding the right job to get started or advance their career in IT!
Register or Learn More
Need help exploring the information technology program that’s right for you? Or do you know exactly which program you’d like to pursue? Register now or contact us to learn more and we will help you take the next step toward earning an IT certificate.
Programs
Cybersecurity
CompTIA
- CompTIA ITF+
- CompTIA A+ Overview Prep Course
- CompTIA A+ Prep In-Depth Course
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Data+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Server+
Learn more about CompTIA Certifications
- Google Analytics
- Google IT Automation with Python
- Google IT Support
- Google Project Management
- Google User Experience (UX) Design
Learn more about Google Certificates
Healthcare IT
- Electronic Health Records
- Health Informatics Certificate
- Instructional Design for Healthcare Certificate
- Instructional Design for Insurance Certificate
- Telehealth Certificate
Help Desk / User Support
- CompTIA ITF+ (stipend eligible if you meet income guidelines)
- Google IT Support
Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Windows 10 (MD-100)
- Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
- Managing Microsoft Teams (MS-700)
- Power BI – ICC | Bradley
- SharePoint
Learn more about Microsoft Certifications
Networking
Programming Apprenticeship
- Secure Software Apprenticeship (AAS) – If selected for an apprenticeship, you will be hired by the sponsoring company at the beginning of the apprenticeship.
Programming Microcredentials
- AWS Foundational
- C / C++
- C#
- Data Analytics+
- Database Management – ICC | Bradley
- Full Stack Web Development
- Java 1 – ICC | Bradley
- Java 2 – ICC | Bradley
- JavaScript
- Python 1 – ICC | Bradley
- Python 2 – ICC | Bradley
- Revit
- SQL
- SQL 1
- SQL 2 Advanced
- Web Front End 1 – ICC | Bradley
- Web Front End 2 – ICC | Bradley
Workplace Skills
Employers
We provide customized solutions across the talent ecosystem, from connecting you with newly credentialed talent to upskilling your current employees. Contact us to learn how the IT Workforce Accelerator can deliver talent solutions to address your IT workforce shortages.
