The first crop of graduates have been harvested from Automation Alley's newest IT development program, Code ReConnect.
Code ReConnect is a training program that helps people transition into careers in the IT and software sectors. The program, held at Oakland Community College's M-TEC building in Auburn Hills, includes courses on computer programming and web and app development. Graduates receive Microsoft Certified Professional certification after 120 hours of classroom instruction and 64 hours of hands-on lab time.
The first class graduated eight people. So far two of them have landed positions and the other six are interviewing for jobs.
Automation Alley is working with
Kelly Services to provide participants with access to employment opportunities with local tech companies through a six-month paid mentorship program. Among the participating companies are
Digerati,
CDH and
Altair Engineering.
"It allows them to try out an employee before committing to permanent employment," says Alysia Green, director of talent development at Automation Alley.
The costs for the program are paid for by Automation Alley from funds received from a $5 million workforce development grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Automation Alley is looking at launching its second class for the Code ReConnect program in October. For information on it, contact Automation Alley Talent Development Specialist Karol Friedman at friedmank@automationalley.com.
Source: Alysia Green, director of talent development at Automation Alley
Writer: Jon Zemke
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