TechWorks: Frequently Asked Questions
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Virtual Classroom & Training Expectations
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Our virtual IT boot camps are conveniently scheduled, whether you are actively working or in-between jobs.
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Most of our live boot camps are between 12 and 16 weeks in length and hold virtual live training sessions from either during the day or in the evenings.
View the classroom schedule here for the upcoming start dates.
Self-paced boot camps do not have live sessions and therefore have no set time requirements.
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Yes! You are provided with exam vouchers AND retake voucher opportunities. Students are provided a process and schedule that allows them to earn the certification(s) prior to graduation. Additional time is available if needed.
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Obtaining an entry-level cybersecurity job is challenging for those without tech experience. We have found that TechWorks provides students with a doorway to the tech industry. After gaining their certifications in the program, as well as some work experience after graduation, students are much better positioned to advance to a cybersecurity job.
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This varies from student-to-student and program-to-program. Most of our live virtual boot camps consist of about 20 hours of live instructor-led sessions each week for 12 weeks. To successfully prepare for the course’s certification exam, you may also want to dedicate at least another 20 hours per week to 1-1 tutoring, self-study, practice exams, and more.
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TechWorks is designed so that students take and earn both certifications within the program. If students need extra time to prepare, they have up to 30 days following graduation to access intensive 1-1 tutoring, support, and exam vouchers.
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Yes, you can certainly finish early, if you are meeting your weekly learning milestones. Although this is not recommended, it is an available option for students.
Students will be taken through an intentional process and learning journey. However, if students need extra time or support, their instructional team is available to assist with their pace.
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Typically, our live virtual programs are available in the course and scheduling formats described here. Students can always work ahead of the schedule and finish early to shorten the course. However this is uncommon. We also offer self-paced courses.
From time to time, partner organizations request customized programs with a modified schedule.
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TechWorks has earned an exceptionally high performance track record since 2019, because it provides an articulated and intentional learning pathway for students. We require students to first obtain their CompTIA Tech+ certification, and then proceed to the CompTIA A+ material. If you need extra time after TechWorks, your learning materials are available for up to 6 months following graduation.
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Yes, however, it would depend on your work schedule and ability to commit to our curriculum.
Our programs are true bootcamps — meaning condensed and intense. Evening schedule variations are available for students working during the day. However, at least 10 hours per week outside of virtual class is recommended for studying, practice exams, and other learning activities.
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TechWorks helps students earn their CompTIA Tech+ and CompTIA A+. The curriculum is intentionally arranged in this order, so that students have the greatest likelihood of earning their certifications.
It is exceptionally difficult and uncommon for a student to successfully earn Security+ or Network+ without first obtaining the Tech+ and/or A+. So, students will remain focused on these two certifications while in TechWorks.
However, both Network+ and Security+ are available to students after TechWorks as self-paced courses, and at times live virtual. The tuition fees for both are described here. We may even be able to offer discounted or no-cost training through partner funders!
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While participating in a live virtual boot camp, you will learn from an experienced trainer and IT professional during instructor-led sessions and complete a wide range of engaging activities, such as group work, 1-1 tutoring, simulate labs, practice exams, flash cards, team exercises, lecture, and more.
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The time spent preparing for Tech+ and A+ is approximately equal during TechWorks.
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Yes! You may choose between our live virtual classroom and a self-paced format, which provides access to all of our engaging course materials, pre-recorded videos, custom-made learning platform, and more. Live virtual sessions are not included in the self-paced format, so you have maximum flexibility when completing your course work.
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In our live virtual boot camps, you may expect upwards of about 20 students in your class. We carefully vet, screen, and select our students, so that the classroom consists of like-minded, passionate, and success-driven individuals who are eager to grow in their tech career.
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All of our live and self-paced boot camps include extensive support options, ranging from 1-1 tutoring outside of virtual class, mindset coaching, career-readiness training and coaching, peer support, alumni support, employer connections, and more. These benefits are included standard in many of our courses and are of no additional cost to students.
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Our alumni will receive a certificate of completion, in addition to any certification that was earned while in the program. These certifications are issued by third-parties (e.g., CompTIA) and will be sent directly to you from them. For example, TechWorks graduates can earn both a CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Tech+ certification. You will also receive access to our Employer Partner Network!
Recruitment & Screening
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Yes! Nearly all of our students are brand-new to tech and have no prior IT experience or training. Instead, they have a passion for technology and informal (e.g., hobby-level) experience. For example, many of our students are their family’s or neighbor’s “unofficial tech support”.
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Yes! We have served many students with documented disabilities. Our platform offers a number of accessibility features, and our team is highly supportive. Speak with a program advisor about your situation and whether our programs are a fit for you.
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Yes! We have served students who have lower English-speaking skills. Our platform offers a number of features (e.g., live closed captioning) that assist students of many backgrounds. Our team is supportive and meets students where they are in their learning journey too.
Speak with an advisor today to see if the program is a fit for you.
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This depends on a few factors. First, our standard tuition for TechWorks does not include a student laptop. However, through partner funders, one may be provided either free or at a discounted cost. Speak with a Program Advisor to learn more about this.
Only a basic laptop or desktop is required, and we typically recommend that it be no more than 4 years old.
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Although students can participate in most of the TechWorks curriculum through a phone or tablet, a desktop or laptop is required for select aspects of the program, such as the third-party proctored certification exam.
If students do not have a functioning laptop or desktop, we may be able to provide one at a discounted rate or at no-cost through partner funders.
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Equipment requirements are minimal, as students only need access to broadband internet and Windows or Mac-based laptop or desktop with working webcam and microphone. Chromebooks, tablets, and other handheld devices may not be suitable. Some students may even qualify for a free laptop depending on eligibility requirements of our funders. Please speak to a recruiter today to learn more.
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Our student recruitment and screening process is designed to help candidates quickly receive a decision, while ensuring that the individual has the prerequisite skills to succeed in the boot camp. At minimum, the recruitment process may include a video or phone interview and program application. Should a student pursue tuition assistance, additional processes will be involved – however we will help you along the way!
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Depending on the program and whether you are pursuing tuition assistance, the screening process can take as little as a few hours to a few days. Speak with a recruiter today to learn more about timelines!
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We do our best to assess the qualifications of each candidate to determine if they are a fit for our tech boot camps. Some of our foundational boot camps (e.g., TechWorks, Build-IT, and CodeWorks) do not require much IT experience. However, SecurityWorks and NetWorks do require a deeper technical skill set. Speak with a recruiter today to learn more about our screening criteria!
Payment Options & Tuition Assitance
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You have many flexible payment options – including the potential to attend at no cost! Thanks to a network of funding partners, tuition assistance is available for certain candidates depending on criteria such as geography, employment status, income levels, and so on. If you are not eligible for tuition assistance, we offer a number of payment options and installment plans.
If you are paying out-of-pocket, tuition pricing is listed here.
Learn more by speaking with a representative today.
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Yes! We partner with high-quality, third-party lenders, like Climb Credit. Some plans even offer no-interest loans and have high approval rates — even for those with lower credit scores. Sometimes a small downpayment is required (e.g., $250). Loan plans can start as low as only $265 per month for 18 months!
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Yes! Thanks to a network of funding partners, tuition assistance is available for certain candidates depending on criteria such as geography, employment status, income levels, and so on. Learn more and speak to a representative today!
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Depending on the criteria of our funding partners, candidates may qualify for a grant or scholarship based on their geography/physical location, employment status, income level, and other factors. We will help walk you through the eligibility process with our funding partners, and if you are not eligible for assistance, we can discuss our affordable installment plans.
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Yes! Two types of installment plans are available to students. The first is simply monthly billing that may be paid by either a credit or debit card. Often, these plans range from 3 months to 6 months in length. You have options! The second installment plan option is managed by lending partners, either Climb Credit or Meritize, which help our students access lower-cost payments through 18- and 36-month plans. This may help our students access a virtual boot camp for a low monthly amount Speak with a representative today to learn more!
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Nearly any student who is accepted into a virtual boot camp can be eligible for a 3 or 6 month installment plan that is paid by credit or debit card. Those 12, 18, and 24-month plans that are provided by Leif.org require a short application, which considers several factors. Speak with a recruiter today and learn more!
Career & Alumni Services
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We are incredibly proud of our TechWorks performance and outcomes! Since 2019, we have achieved:
More than 1,000 students served
85% certified
77% completed
80%+ employed (CY203)
88% of students are underrepresented in tech
$20.16 per hour starting wage
85% of students have no college degree
“IT Support Specialist” and “Help Desk” are the two most common job titles of our graduates.
Find out if our programs are a fit for you.
Above data is reported as of 5/30/2025
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We have served more than 1,000 students since 2019 alone through our technology boot camps! JobWorks, Inc. Has nearly 40-years of workforce development experience and serves thousands of individuals each year through our workforce services.
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Yes! Our Employer Partner Network consists of more than 20 organizations that hire tech talent, and we have interfaced with more than 75 recruiters to help refer qualified alumni to their open job postings. As an alumni, you may have access to our Employer Partner Network and relevant job leads from these organizations. Our team works with some of the largest IT/technical staffing and recruitment organizations in the country to open doorways for our alumni. It is not uncommon for employer guest speakers to present to our virtual live boot camps.
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Our programs are laser-focused on preparing you for a specific, in-demand occupation. For example, TechWorks graduates largely obtain IT Support, Help Desk, PC Technician, and related roles.
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Students of our live virtual boot camps often have access to career readiness training, which may include resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, and effective job search strategies. Alumni often have access to relevant job leads after the program or to our Employer Partner Network, which consists of more than 20 organizations that hire tech talent. It is not uncommon for employer guest speakers to present to our virtual live boot camps.
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Many of our alumni land employment following their virtual boot camp, however, we do not and cannot guarantee employment for students. Locating a job depends on many variables, such as the amount of effort a student puts forth in the job search, the type of position a student seeks, the demand for such positions in their local economy, and so on. We do our best to help our students succeed following their boot camp and provide a wide range of supports and services to connect them to job opportunities. Learn more about some of our successful alumni by clicking here.
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We have more than 100 recruiter contacts in our employer network spanning 60+ organizations from large global firms to small local tech service providers.
Some employer partners are more tightly integrated within our program, such as TEKsystems and Career Circle — two of the largest privately held staffing organizations in the US. Other prominent partners include Amazon Web Services, Robert Half International, PCs for People, and so on.