If you’ve been working as a manual laborer, you already know the useful traits you bring to the table. These skills you’ve built up over the years will become essential throughout your IT training program and your career change. Manual laborers are hardworking team players who understand the value of good communication, all of which play a daily role in the tech world. You may even have experience with some technology yourself that will give you a jumpstart on the field.
Whether you are looking for alternative careers for carpenters, construction workers, mechanics, or landscape architects, a transition into the IT industry is for you.
What Are Entry Level IT Roles for Former Manual Laborers?
Manual laborers have more overlap with the technology industry than you would think, making the career change from, say electrician to IT specialist much smoother than expected. IT careers involve focus, teamwork, and dedication- all traits that you are very familiar with.
While entry level IT jobs with no experience may seem uncommon, there are actually many entry level tech roles that you can break into with just by touching up your knowledge and technical skills.
A career in information technology can be in your future. Here are a few entry level roles we recommend looking into:
- IT Support Specialist
- Computer Technician
- Technical Support Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- Desktop Support Technician
- Service Desk Analyst
- NOC Technician
IT Support Specialist
IT Support Specialists play a core role in organizations by providing information technology support. This can look like answering questions and resolving technical issues, troubleshooting problems and maintaining software, and improving IT systems. Learn more about IT Support Specialists.
Computer Technician
Computer Technicians help set companies up for success. A regular day may look like installing computers, printers, or software and working on managing the organization’s network and equipment. Learn more about Computer Technicians.
Technical Support Technician
Technical Support Specialists get their hands metaphorically dirty by getting down to the nitty-gritty of computer support and troubleshooting. They provide end-users with assistance in technical, software, and hardware problems. Learn more about Technical Support Specialist.
Help Desk Technician
Help Desk Technicians help keep the system running smoothly by managing communications between the end user and the rest of the IT team. Sorting support tickets, diagnosing problems, and guiding customers to where they need to go is a glimpse into their day-to-day. Learn more about Help Desk Technicians.
Desktop Support Technician
Desktop Support Technicians develop strong understandings of the system and its hardware and software. They are all about supporting and maintaining the organization’s technology to ensure optimal workspace performance. Learn more about Desktop Support Technicians.
Service Desk Analyst
Service Desk Analysts are IT professionals who help monitor inquiries, problems, and IT issues as well as responding to and supporting end users who request help. Learn more about Service Desk Analysts.
NOC Technician
NOC Technicians also known as Network Operations Center Technicians keep operations up and going by keeping an eye on user incident and outage reporting and then providing resolutions as needed. This could look like direct support to the customer or implementing or repairing firewalls, routing, or remote access protocols. Learn more about NOC Technicians.
How to Transition Out of Manual Labor and Into the Office
Training is critical for any professional job. It helps you build the skills needed to become efficient in your new role and gives you hands-on opportunities to learn about the field before starting. Transitioning from manual labor work to the technology field may seem difficult but we’re here each step of the way. Our program prepares every Centriq student for a lifelong IT career. We include everything you need to know so that your first day on the job doesn’t come as a surprise.
Online IT Training Program
A few months is all it takes to step into a new industry. Our curriculum is focused on networking, systems, and security to provide optimal IT network support. This is a strategic path towards your first day at your dream job.
Cloud & Security Specialist Program (CSSP)
Learn more about our Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity Training Program.
Full Stack Coding Program
Learn more about our Full Stack Developer Training Program.