You don’t need relevant experience or a degree to complete this flexible, online job training.

JVS is excited to collaborate with the Grow with Google Team to offer our 4-6 month, online IT Support training + opportunity for a paid internship, starting in April 2023. IT Support is a solid entry-level position and a great way to start a career in tech.

This Program Includes:

• 260 hours of self-paced online Google IT Support certification instruction via Coursera with instructor support
• Opportunity for a paid IT Support Internship for up to 160 hours to gain real-world experience
• Weekly office hours and study group sessions
• Networking opportunities and job search support with fellow cohort members and local employers
• Continued job search and career growth support for 1 year after completion of training and internship, including connections to further training and tech apprenticeships
• Computer hardware and video conferencing equipment may be provided

Target Participants:

• Black, Indigenous, People of Color
• Women
• Veterans
• LGBTQIA+

Eligibility:

• California resident
• Laid off or terminated from employment (displaced worker)
• HS Diploma or GED
• Strong desire to work in IT and customer service
• Preference is given to Bay Area residents who do not have a bachelor’s degree
• Preference given to historically excluded groups in the tech industry
• Familiarity with technology (i.e. smartphone, computers, email, Internet)
• At least 6 months of work experience in a customer service-related role
• Ability to participate in scheduled class times and complete independently paced learning
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination