Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
CB Tech Career Acceleration - Introduction
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 2, 2022
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
Location
The Council Bluffs Public Library
Meeting Room A
400 Willow Ave Council Bluffs IA 51503
Fees/Admission: FREE
Website: CB Tech Career Acceleration
Contact Information: Itzel Lopez
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Description
WHO: ANYONE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO START A CAREER IN TECHNOLOGY.
WHAT: ENJOY FREE PIZZA!
LEARN ABOUT THE FREE PROGRAM!
MEET WITH THE PARTNERS AND INSTRUCTORS!
ENJOY FREE SWAG!
CB Tech Career Acceleration program is completely free for you to participate in thanks to the partnerships of AIM Institute, Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, Centro Latino of Iowa, and Iowa Western Community College and our grant from Google.
During these classes, you will explore the five areas of tech where you can find a career. After the course, you qualified to enlist for phase two. Phase two is also completely free. During phase two you will complete 100-hours of coding classes and English as a Second Language. After course completion, you will receive a one-year subscription to LinkedIn Learning, an IT navigator for next career steps, and a Google Chrome.
OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
- 100 Hours of Coding Classes
- English as a Second Language
- Direct IT Navigator support
- Career track training
- Resume preparation
- Rock Your LinkedIn Profile workshop and setup help
- One year license to LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn – participant support group
- If your next steps are to start your career. You will receive assistance in applying for open career opportunities in our community.
- Google Chrome Book - to keep!
- HiSet program (if needed)
ELIGIBILITY:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be actively seeking to enter the workforce or advance a new career
- Enrolling in or ready to enroll/participate in a continued education opportunity
- A resident of Pottawattamie County
- Interested in working in Pottawattamie County or the surrounding area
- Must be eligible to legally work in the United States
We will walk any interested participant through the simple steps of applying and getting started.
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