Workforce Development

Developing the Next Generation of IT Professionals

The NERDiT Academy is here to empower you to succeed in today’s economy. Our training program provides both theoretical and hands-on training for all our apprentices and pre-apprentices. In this growth-oriented environment, you will learn practical skills that will equip you for a number of good paying jobs in the technical field.

NERDiT Training Timeline

ApplyStart of Quarter

Applications Open for Pre-Apprenticeship

No one is turned away for academic credentials
Pre-apprenticeship (no prior experience, just motivation)
Cohorts are going to launch every quarter (a month before, applications open, apply, accepted)

Pre-Apprenticeship12 Weeks

Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Test, configure, use, break, and repair all types of equipment as part of training
Resume building, interview training, and LinkedIn support
Certification for CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, and AWS Cloud Practitioner
$100/week stipend
Cohorts launch every quarter
Training lasts for 12 weeks, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Apprenticeship52 Weeks

Apprenticeship Work

On-the-job training while servicing real customers and solving various IT problems
CompTIA Network+ certification, along with Microsoft and Apple certifications
Opportunity to get up to three more NCASs in addition to NET+
$15/hour, with an opportunity to earn up to $18/hour based on additional certifications earned
Training lasts for a full year (52 weeks), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with
lunch breaks.

GraduationAfter 1 Year

Graduation & Opportunities

Qualified for an IT job but there’s a guaranteed job at NERDiT
18-20 dollar an hour wage guaranteed

Post-Graduate Opportunities

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Making Better Futures

Our graduates leave with the skills needed for the next generation of jobs.

Post-Workplace Jobs

90%

Net+ Certification

70%

Additional Certification

80%

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