 Contact:
Vicky Duckworth
660-646-3414 OR fax 660 646 3568
vduckworth@grts.org
SkillsUSA
Chapter at GRTS
Looking
for an exciting and challenging career?
Why
not enter the field of Information Technology...
 The
field of Information Technology is an ever-changing and
challenging career field that can be very satisfying and
rewarding.
IT
Technicians, Computer Repair Technicians, and Computer Networking
Technicians are in great demand throughout the country.
Grand
River Technical School offers training for certification in
several different areas that is recognized nationally and
worldwide. The program is open to all high school junior and
senior students. Prior computer operation experience is
beneficial, but not required. Students attend 3 hours per day
during their junior and senior years to complete the program
(1,080 hours of instruction). Classes begin in August.
What
Will You Learn?
The
curriculum for these areas include:
A+
Certification
- Hardware
installation, configuration & upgrading computer systems
- Hardware
diagnosing & troubleshooting
- Preventative
maintenance
- Motherboards/Processors/Memory
- Printers
- technologies, interfaces, common problems
- Basic
networking
- Operating
system fundamentals
- Operating
system installation, configuration & upgrading
- Software
diagnosing & troubleshooting
- Network
protocols, client options connectivity, firewall protection
Network
Cabling
- Cabling
technology & components
- Network
media & connectors
- Cabling
design & installation
- Fiber
optic theory & connectivity
Network
+ Certification
- Media
& topologies
- Protocols
& standards
- Network
implementation
- Network
support
Highlights
- A+
Certification
- Network+
Certification
- Great
Career Opportunities
- Job
Placement Assistance
- Hands-On
Experience
CompTIA
Certification Programs
CompTIA certification programs are the recognized industry
standards for foundation level information technology (IT) skills.
CompTIA certification programs are known throughout the technology
community as one of the best ways to break into the information
technology field and build a solid career. Leading technology
companies like Cisco, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and
Novell use CompTIA certifications as electives or equivalents to
their own certification tracks. And certification is for life. No
expirations. No renewals.
 CompTIA
A+ Certification™
CompTIA's A+ Certification is an international industry credential
that validates the knowledge of computer service technicians with
the equivalent of 500 hours of hands-on experience. The skills and
knowledge measured by the CompTI A+ exams were derived from much
industry-wide and worldwide job task analysis. To date, more than
500,000 individuals have obtained CompTIA A+ certification.
Earning CompTIA A+ certificate is proof that a candidate has a
broad base of knowledge and competency in hardware and operating
system technologies.
CompTIA
Network +™
CompTIA's Network + Certification is an international industry
credential that validates the knowledge of networking
professionals with at least nine months of experience in network
support or administration or adequate academic training. There are
approximately 135,000 CompTIA Network+ certified professionals
worldwide. Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification ensures that a
candidate can describe the features and functions of networking
components and possesses the knowledge and skills needed to
install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware,
protocols, and services.
Industry
Leaders Require A+ Certification for their Service Technicians
To improve their position in the marketplace, several industry
leaders such as CompUSA, IBM, Packard-Bell, NEC, and MicroAge,
Inc. have made A+ certification a mandatory requirement for all of
their service technicians. Additionally, more than 100
distributors now require A+ Certification as a prerequisite to
qualify for their corporate and vendor training programs. --CompTIA
Related
areas of interest at GRTS:
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Grand River Technical School adheres to a policy of non-discrimination
on the basis of
age, color, creed, handicap, marital or parental status, national
origin, race, religion, or sex
in admissions, educational programs, activities, financial aid, and
employment.
Public
Notice
Nondiscrimination Statement
Chillicothe R-II School District
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laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and
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