PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
It can be tough to earn industry-recognized skills that lead to tech careers. We’ve partnered with Apprenti and Year Up to help students enter an IT Apprenticeship or Career Launch program, gain valuable IT skills to bring to college, or find an entry-level job in IT.
Software Development
Students learn how to code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; plan projects, problem solve, debug, and work in agile scrum environments in our pre-apprenticeship.
Employer-mentored, team-based project work provide students with the skills that will make them effective, competitive employees. Upon completing the program, students will earn industry recognized credentials (IRCs)
It Support
Every modern company needs IT support, whether it’s network specialists, help desk agents, cloud administrators, information security analysts, web and app developers, or all of the above.
Get a head start on a high-demand career track! Upon completing the program, you will earn industry recognized credentials like CompTIA A+.
EMPLOYER-CONNECTED
Students in our pre-apprenticeships meet weekly with employer mentors who provide both technical and “soft” job skills that will help them thrive in their careers. These mentors coach students with their team project work, speak on panels that help students learn about different types of tech industry job roles, present workshops on technical skills and non-technical aspects of varied job roles, and more.
Project-Centered
Project work is central to every program run by Computing For All. In the pre-apprenticeships, this means that students immediately apply academic learning to real-world projects. This promotes deeper learning, and equips students with a portfolio of project work to demonstrate their mastery to future employers.
Career Navigation
Throughout the pre-apprenticeship, we coach students on potential next steps — whether that’s an internship with an employer, a formal tech apprenticeship, a Career Launch pathway, or postsecondary education. Even after classes finish, we follow up with students to support them on their career path.
21st Century Job SKills
We offer two main pre-apprenticeship pathways: Software Development and IT Support. Both programs teach technical and employability skills, including resume, portfolio, and interview preparation, in addition to systems thinking. They also foster strong links with employer mentors that give students a window into wtech careers and help them imagine working in the tech industry.
Prerequisites:
This is a 270-hour program that builds the skills students need to enter a full-fledged coding apprenticeship, internship, Career Launch program, or college,. To apply for the pre-apprenticeship, candidates must meet the following qualifying conditions:
Live in WA State
Be between 16 and 24 years old
Demonstrate financial need
Ready to explore a career in tech? Apply now for an upcoming session!
What's Next?
Computing For All will help pre-apprenticeship graduates figure out their next steps.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Many of our pre-apprenticeship students choose to enter college programs, whether they are aiming for an IT certificate or a two-four year college degree. Whether or not they enter tech-specific programs, they find their digital and employability skills are an asset to their future career.
CAREER LAUNCH
Computing for All offers multiple specialized pathways into tech employment for graduates of our pre-apprenticeships. These tracks offer an intensive combination of classroom and work-based learning.
Internships
Our employer partners are always looking for students who might be a good match for internships. We’ll connect students with employer mentors, prepare them for workplace expectations, and help students and employers find terrific mutual fits.
FORMAL APPRENTICESHIPS
Computing for All maintains placement agreements with full IT apprenticeship programs such as Apprenti. We’ll help interested students prepare for testing and interviews, and qualified students can be fast-tracked into these programs.