Job Corps Programs

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety and security
• Personal computer (PC) hardware
• Networking
• Laptops and printers
• Operating systems and procedures
• Mobile devices
• Troubleshooting
• Installing and upgrading Windows
• Configuring hardware, applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and remote access and mobility
• Monitoring and maintaining Windows clients
• Configuring backup and recovery options
• Supporting operating system and application installation, resource access, and Windows clients and devices

Program expectations

Students entering the Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready for work.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program entry requirements

Before entering the Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed either Job Corps’ basic Computer Technician or Office Administration career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.