Welcome to the Cincinnati Talent Acceleration Program

The Cincinnati Talent Acceleration Program at UC is a way to get the training you need to get a job quickly. In addition to preparing you to earn your industry credentials, you will receive UC career support and help to connect you with prospective employers.

Enrolled students participate at no-cost!

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This Program Is For You If:

You are an Ohio resident.
You need to earn your GED
You need to improve your English language skills
You are unemployed or underemployed and would like to get a better job.
You are a working adult who would like to advance your academic and job skills.
You need assistance with upskilling, professional development, and career navigation.

WE'LL HELP YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, CONNECTING YOU WITH THE SUPPORT SERVICES YOU NEED.

Do you have any questions or would you like to connect with a member of our team? Submit your inquiries or requests through our form.

You can earn these certificates to get ready for a job in IT:

Microsoft Office Specialist

The Microsoft Office Specialist Program provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge through our new project-based testing, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Office. This program will prepare you for certifications in Word and Excel 2019 and Office 365.

CompTIA A+

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) covering the following content:

Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals
Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software
Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting
Support basic IT infrastructure and networking
Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware
Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices

Fundamentals (ITF+)

The certification exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike, including:

Using features and functions of common operating systems and establishing network connectivity
Identifying common software applications and their purpose
Using security and web browsing best practices

Google IT Support

This program uses the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, developed by Google and hosted by the Coursera online learning platform. It is designed to prepare the learner for entry-level jobs in IT support.

This program is broken up into 5 courses:

Course 1: Technical Support Fundamentals
Course 2: The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
Course 3: Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
Course 4: System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
Course 5: IT Security: Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts

CTAP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Class are held online via Zoom. Some in-person classes are available.
Program is to be completed in approximately 15-weeks and includes a certification exam.
Online class attendance is required: 10-15 hour per week commitment.
Workforce preparation courses includes exploring careers in technology, digital literacy, and connecting with employers through job shadowing, full or part-time placements and/or Co-ops and apprenticeships.
Earn an CTAP digital badge and at least 1 technology-related credential.

If you have any questions, please email ctap@uc.edu

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