Tech Impact expands training program to Nashville [Video]

WILMINGTON — Tech Impact, a nonprofit organization offering IT workforce training and support, is expanding its ITWorks program to another growing market: Nashville, Tenn.

The workforce development program trains young adults for IT careers through a 16-week program, offering certifications in Cisco and Comp TIA A+ as a foundation for people to build a career in tech support and beyond. ITWorks also offers training in PC hardware, IT networking and troubleshooting, and connects students to a paid internship at a local company or nonprofit, as well as job placement support.

The ITWorks cohort in Nashville is expected to launch in February, pending approvals from state officials. The nonprofit plans on hiring for its office at the Greater Nashville Tech Council in October.

This marks the Wilmington-based nonprofits fourth market, offering the IT Works program in Philadelphia and Las Vegas, as well. Cohorts from the three cities have graduated almost 1,000 students to date.

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