Rapid IT Training and Employment Initiative

The purpose of the H-1B One Workforce Rapid IT Employment Initiative grant is to connect unemployed and underemployed individuals to IT-enabled jobs and to advance incumbent workers to middle and high-skill positions. Over the span of the grant, 360 individuals in the Omaha metropolitan area are trained for in-demand CompTIA A+ Certification or Google IT Professional Certificates, supplemented by rigorous, paid work-based learning. In addition to technical training and certification, MCC will provide assessment, case management, and supportive services and engage with regional employers to place participants in tech jobs with established career pathways.

Certification Pathway
The training focuses initially on CompTIA A+, a professional certification that validates core skills and abilities, in areas such as cybersecurity, data backup, recovery and storage, device configuration, networking, operating systems, technical support, and troubleshooting. Education is delivered over 12 weeks infusing weekly online labs and assessments, live tutoring sessions and live online instructor-led workshops. Upon successful completion of the program, participants prepare to complete the CompTIA A+ certification exam.

Rapid IT is an innovative talent development solution:
-Upon successful completion, participants obtain the CompTIA A+ certification.
-Taught by vetted industry experts who provide extensive feedback and coaching throughout the program.
-Participants have the opportunity to pursue step-up Google Professional Certificates.
-Work-based learning and career readiness embedded throughout learning journey.

Why earn the CompTIA A+?
-Considered an industry standard for launching a career in today's tech workforce.
-Upon certification, participants can obtain high demand, high wage employment in IT career fields.

What is included?
-Tuition, books, and certification exams at no cost.

Who is eligible?
-17 years of age or older who are considered unemployed, underemployed, or incumbent worker by the U.S. Department of labor.

Learning Outcomes

None listed