Amped Advanced Technology Training (Accepting Applications)
Amped is offering a free 12-week paid training program that leads to industry-recognized certifications and entry-level jobs in IT that typically offer annual salaries of $40,000-$45,000 per year. Students can receive up to $7,400 in stipend pay during the course of their Amped training.
During the program, you will receive in-depth training and a chance to obtain up to three essential certifications:
- MS-900 certification in Microsoft 365 fundamentals
- CompTIA A+ training for software and hardware support
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with the skills and certifications needed to pursue a variety of roles in the IT industry, including help desk support, field tech support, operations analysts, network analysts, and more!
Classes meet from 10am-4pm each weekday, and students are paid up to $450 per week ($15/hour). Students are also eligible for stipend bonuses once they pass their certification exams.
Attendance requirements at Amped’s training is strictly enforced, and all students selected for the cohort must pass their MS-900 certification within the first six weeks of the program in order to remain through weeks 7-12.
Benefits of this training:
- Full-time 12-week in-depth course covering various tech material
- The training sessions will be held in Downtown Louisville, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Training to include experienced instructors providing hands-on immersive training
- Additional soft-skill training including Communication, Customer Service, and corporate culture
- Networking opportunities with Louisville Companies
- All Certification Exams paid for during the program
- Weekly Stipend up to $450/week while in the program
- Employment opportunities w/local corporations and companies
Requirements for the training:
- 18 years of age or older
- Pre-work must be completed prior to the start of the course
- Orientation and Interview must be completed as part of the application process. Available Orientation Dates Include:
- Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 – 5:30PM
- Thursday, September 12th, 2024 – 12:00 PM
- Friday, September 13th, 2024 – 12:00 PM
- Friday, September 13th, 2024 – 5:30 PM
- All Orientations will be located at 1219 W. Jefferson Street Suite 206, Louisville KY 40203
- Attend Class in Person with strict attendance policy
Eligibility Criteria:
- Our program is for Louisville residents age 18 or older who want to start a career in IT Support regardless of previous tech experience. Priority participation will be given to low-income residents from low-income zip codes in Jefferson County which especially include 40202, 40203, 40208, 40209, 40210, 40211, 40212, 40215, and 40216 as well as portions of 40213, 40218, and 40219
Once the application is filled out, the participant will be notified what the next steps will be. In general, the application process includes an orientation, pre-assessments, interview, and pre-work.
Schedule:
- Students will have to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the class
- This cohort training will be 12 weeks
- The next cohort class will start on October 14th, 2024
- 30 seats available in this class