Job Readiness
Job Readiness in crucial times when the job market is effected by the economy is one of the many answers for landing a career. As a displaced homemaker I know first hand how difficult it is to land that first job even though I have the credentials. In January, I graduated with a BS degree in Computer Information Systems. Although the jobs are out there the outlook for me was discouraging.
I went to job fairs, career seminars, did internships, volunteer work and still getting hired was tough. Lacking experience in the field is a major hindrance to landing a job.
Recently, I discovered a non profit organization that prepares serious participants from the age of 18 to 67 years old for employment in the Computer Industry. I signed up and started the course on June 9th.
The first day of class was Orientation. On the second day however, the hands on training began. We all were given a computer took kit and was asked to dissemble a computer and reassemble it. At the end of training students take the A plus exam and become A plus certified. Today, the class learned about formating Hard Drives, Dos, booting the computer from the Cd rom, and created partitions. Class is exciting. If you need to make a change the Computer field has endless possibilities. The training and supplies are free to the serious student and on completion there is a paid internship along with free job placement.
So there is no excuse. The opportunity is there but it won't come looking for you. To land a career in these times you have to be job ready.
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