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Low wages, unpredictable hours, and extreme customer service – if you work in retail, all of that is familiar territory for you. It was also

You know the terms “cloud” and “cloud services” but you may not be so sure what Microsoft Azure is or why it’s important. If you’re

Picking up a gig economy job — whether it be driving for Uber, delivering Grubhub food orders, dog walking, or freelancing — is a great

If you’re looking into help desk jobs but aren’t sure your resume is worth anything because you have no prior professional IT experience, think again.

Thinking of leaving the food industry? Maybe you’re tired of the job instability, low wages, or long hours on your feet that come with working

Do you remember taking career aptitude tests in high school? You took an assessment and then a guidance counselor or computer program recommended certain jobs

You’ve completed your technical training (or are on your way there), crafted a beautiful resume that highlights your IT skills, and are now looking for

Think back to elementary school. Remember learning about chemical reactions by mixing vinegar and baking soda to make a homemade volcano? Or understanding fractions by

After you’ve gotten some IT training education under your belt, you’re going to want to start working on your resume (because getting a job is the main goal at the end of

As our economy rebounds from a shaky 2020, we’re seeing job opportunities skyrocket across the country. While this is good news for workers, it’s been

You may have heard the term “badging” or “badges” thrown around before, especially in the workplace or academic setting. Many people use badges, also referred to

If you’ve ever thought, I want to enroll in technical training school but I’m not sure how I could afford it, then you’re in the right place. Many of our students struggle with

Many IT bootcamp programs promise to teach you the technical skills you need for a job in IT. While technical skills are undoubtedly crucial, the big question is,

Meet Technical Instructor Andrew Mackay! Andrew always knew he would get into IT because he liked fixing his own cars, mowers, and electronics. Andrew started out

If you’re job hunting amongst other worthy competitors, soft skills can be the difference between landing that dream job and waiting for an offer that never comes. In the workplace, soft

In 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a steady increase of computer networking jobs through the next decade, even prior to COVID-19 and

Meet Jeff Westerhaus, one of our Technical Instructors at Tek Ladder! As a Technical Instructor, Jeff leads you through our proprietary job skill training program.

COVID has changed the professional working world forever. In the case of IT, however, that might just be a positive thing. According to IT staffing

Meet Caleb George, one of Tek Ladder’s technical instructor and curriculum developers. Caleb has worked in the IT industry for the past seven years, with

The 2021 celebration of International Women’s day is one that will likely be the most somber in recent history. We are going into March 8th