Program

IT Support Specialist Apprenticeship

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Provided by
Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Kalamazoo Technology Training Partnership (KTTP)

This 1-year apprenticeship will provide you with the skills to start an entry-level position in the Information Technology (IT) field. Through the apprenticeship model, you will be working full-time with a business partner of the Kalamazoo Technology Training Partnership (KTTP), while learning basic IT skills from online modules and in-classroom instruction.

This program is offered through a partnership of the following organizations:

Quick Facts

Type

Registered Apprenticeship

Length

1 year

Format

Hybrid

Location

Virtual / Texas Charter Township

Career Field(s)

Next Start Date

09/01/2025

Next deadline

05/31/2024

You can learn more about each provider by clicking on their image/logo.

Am I Eligible For This Program

Recruitment Area

Who might this program serve uniquely well?

Persons of Color
Promise Scholars

Eligibility Requirements

Prerequisite Coursework, Certification, or Experience
Participants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: GED or High School Diploma
Drug Test
One drug test is administered as part of program enrollment.
Driver's License
Acceptable Forms of Verification: Driver's license
Citizenship
Participant must have authorization to work in the US.
Health
Participant must present vaccination history and may be required to complete certain vaccine series.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: Vaccination records
Criminal Convictions as an adult
Participant must not have any past felony convictions.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: Federal Background Check will be administered.

What documents will I need?

GED or High School Diploma
Driver's license
Vaccination records
Federal Background Check will be administered.

How Much Will I Earn Or Spend

Program Financial Information

Qualification for Financial Aid

Application

Financial Aid

Promise Eligible

Paid Program?

yes

Program Free?

yes

Where Is This Program Located

Address

7107 Elm Valley Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Location Information

Location Type

Virtual / Training Facility

Neighborhood

Virtual / Texas Charter Township

What Other Resources Does This Program Offer

None

Compensation

Paycheck
Employed 40 hours with a KTTP business partner.
starting at $16 an hour. Wage will then progressively increase based on completion of milestones. Based on employer's pay schedule.

Participant Supports

Job Placement
You are considered an employee of the company when you become an apprentice.
Supported By this program directly
Alumni Eligibile: no

What Could This Training Lead To?

Credentials

Industry-Recognized Certificate or Certification
Other Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Certificate of Completion of an Apprenticeship
Other Department of Labor Journeyperson Card
Community College Certificate of Completion
Other Certificate of Completion

Job Titles

15-1232.00 - Computer User Support Specialists

When And How Can I Start?

Application Instructions

Step 1: Complete Interest form – https://forms.office.com/r/rSDXZjnBkj

Step 2: Meet with Moises Hernandez, Career Specialist at The Kalamazoo Promise. Complete JOFI assessment, resume and cover letter, and mock interview.

Step 3: Interview with KVCC’s Apprenticeship Office

Step 4: Interview with employers.

Admissions

Rolling Admissions? no

Contact

Moises Hernandez
Career Specialist
mhernandez@kalamazoopromise.com