CompTIA Educational Foundation to Offer Free IT Training to Military Veterans in Houston

Program helps veterans launch IT careers

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., April 7, 2009, Representatives from the CompTIA Educational Foundation are coming to Houston, April 16 and 17, to interview military veterans and disabled veterans for free computer and Internet literacy training.  

Certiport, C-Trec, The Training Associates, National Cristina Foundation and the American Legion, all banded together with the CompTIA Education Foundation to enable the IT training for veterans in the Houston area.

"As part of our Creating Futures program, participants in Houston will train toward Certiports Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC)," said John Venator, president and CEO, CompTIA Educational Foundation. "The program is a great way for veterans to launch an IT career, and its free!"  

IC3 training provides the core skills and knowledge necessary to use some computer applications and the Internet, gives a resume-building standard certification, and supplies the foundation necessary to further enhance productivity and marketability with other desktop application-specific certifications.

Applications are being accepted and candidates will be interviewed at: American Legion Post 586, 708 E. Parker Road, Houston, TX 77076, (713) 691-7741, on Thursday, April 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday, April 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

The Foundation currently has 20 training seats open in the Houston area.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The four-week, computer and Internet literacy training is an online program, accessible anywhere 24/7 with an Internet connection. Training, mentoring, courseware, practice exams, and certification vouchers are provided at no cost.

Prospective participants can apply for training by visiting the Creating Futures website, http://www.comptiaeducationalfoundation.org .

About the CompTIA Educational Foundation

The CompTIA Educational Foundation provides career opportunities for individuals who historically have been under-represented in the IT workforce. With the support of individuals, industry leaders, companies and the government, the Foundation creates programs aimed at helping U.S. veterans, at-risk youth, women, minorities, dislocated workers, and individuals with disabilities to obtain the technical and business skills employers require. Since its creation in 1998, the Foundation has helped more than 1,000 individuals enter the IT workforce, helping the industry alleviate its shortage of skilled workers. For more information or to make a donation to the CompTIA Educational Foundation, visit http://www.comptiaeducationalfoundation.org .

About CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, visit www.comptia.org .

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