IT Support Technician

Summary

Join the Specialisterne Academy, an 8-week fully online program partnered with the HG Foundation and IBM SkillsBuild, designed to equip autistic adults (18+) with the technical and soft skills needed for an IT career. The program culminates in an IT Support Technician Certification and provides work readiness training. Participants must be actively seeking employment, have a high school diploma, be available full-time, and reside in New York State (with reasonable commuting distance to NYC). The program is free and offers various learning methods, including self-directed eLearning, instructor-led sessions, and hands-on exercises. Successful graduates receive job placement support from Specialisterne and its business partners.

Requirements

• Be an autistic adult (18+)
• Be actively seek employment
• Have graduated from high school
• Be interested in learning about Information Technology
• Be available to participate in a full-time 8-week program
• Live in and be work eligible in New York State (within a reasonable commuting distance to New York City)

Responsibilities

• Be able to learn and collaborate in a virtual environment
• Have reliable access to internet, a computer, and a suitable workspace
• Be available online 9am-5pm (ET), Monday-Friday for the duration of the course
• Be able to complete 2-3 hours of independent reading and eLearning each day
• Be comfortable with basic digital tasks like browsing the web, sending emails, and using video calling technology