PC ProSchools – The Click

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Another student starts his IT career before graduating! Chris is still an active student, but he finished his MCP and MCDST and was really on top of things with his communication with his Career Advisor, submitting his resume and career search.   So when his Career Advisor called a national tech company and they needed someone to start 4 days later, Chris moved his classes from day to night immediately and was hired based on his fabulous personality and skill set. He was hired for a Help Desk role.  Chris absolutely loves his job and several students from this track have become a lot more aggressive in their job search. It’s a good thing, but the IT industry needs them! FAST!

Congratulations to our newest Network Technician! Ian landed a new job before he even graduated!!!! Ian was working as a manager of information systems at a hotel and now works for a national radiological practice as a network technician, which he found through networking and being aggressive with his job search, updating his resume consistently and talking with his PC Pro Career Advisor at least twice a week to make sure he shouldn’t be doing more. Ian is a fabulous candidate and they are lucky to have him.

We had a HUGE day at our Indianapolis Campus yesterday. A major telecommunications company came to conduct on-campus interviews with several students and 9 of them were HIRED on the spot! The company was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and technical skills of our students and graduates! The students loved that they could comfortably come to “their turf” to interview. They said it made the whole process less intimidating! “Interviewing  here at campus made me feel like I was just coming into class, only today, I left with a JOB!!!! Thanks PC Pro!”

Our Manager of Career Services, Laura, worked diligently to coordinate this entire process. She personally scheduled each student interview with the hiring company and followed up with each one. After the first 2 hours, 5 students had already been hired and Laura was beaming! I never doubt the commitment of my entire career services team! They love that their job is to get jobs!

One year ago today we learned that Jim Cranston, PC ProSchools graduate and Lead Instructor, passed away unexpectedly. It feels like yesterday. There isn’t a day that goes by that he’s not remembered here! Shortly after his passing, we established the Jim Cranston Memorial Grant in his honor. In this year, 504 students have been awarded this grant to help towards the cost of their tuition at our 4 campuses. I know how honored he would be to know what an impact he is still making on so many individuals lives.

Ironically, one of the recipients, Trevor, worked at the very funeral home that served the Cranston family. He assisted the family in their darkest hours and when he learned he was being awarded the Jim Cranston Grant from me last winter it was an emotional experience to say the least. Trevor graduated and secured a new job in IT last month. His success is just one of many as a result of Jim!

We miss you Jim! May you continue to touch our lives! We are excited to announce we will be extending the Jim Cranston Memorial Grant indefinitely!

“Get Plugged-In To Your Future” by attending our Open House

Growth, Advancement, and Outstanding Benefits!

You’ll find them at Comcast! We are the leader in the telecommunications and entertainment industries and are committed to a diverse workforce. Comcast is searching for results-oriented individuals who are ready to be contributors to our organization. Join the many faces of our Team! Along with many great benefits; including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, & tuition reimbursement, we offer complimentary cable and Internet services to our employees on the first day of employment!

We currently have positions in the following areas:

· Call Center Supervisors

· Direct Sales

· Customer Account Executives

· Field Communications Techs

· Business Account Executives

How do I “Get Plugged-In”?

Step #1: Apply online at www.comcast.com/careers

Step #2: Confirm your attendance at the Open House by emailing indy_TA@cable.comcast.com

Step #3: Come see us!

When: Saturday, November 20, 2010

10:00am-4:00pm

Where: Comcast
5330 E 65th Street Indianapolis, IN 46220

Bring plenty of resumes, lots of energy and come prepared to “Get Plugged-In!”
*Comcast is an AA/EEO

Erin, one of our Career Advisors, received this email today… LOVE IT!
Subject: Tech Position
Hello Erin,
Things seem to be really working out with Jarrod. He has a good work ethic, great drive, and has really caught on to the [COMPANY NAME] way.
You and I spoke a month or so ago we’re willing to look at any other “students” that are as good as Jarrod. Again the drive, work ethic, and willingness is key.

Thanks.

We had a huge week with student placements! 14 students secured positions in the IT industry. The lowest starting rate was $14/hr and the highest was $WOW$… I can’t share but it was a $WOW$!

Congratulations to Laura Polancich, Career Advisor for our Brookfield campus. I am thrilled to announce that the recent graduating class just achieved 100% placement. Every graduate from the class is now working in the IT Industry! What an awesome accomplishment!

Check out this great article about the 11 hot jobs skills for 2011. Help Desk/Tech Support and Networking are #3 and 4! Excellent news for all our active students!

Hello,
I just wanted to send out this Email to let you know what a wonderful job the school staff does for its students. I graduated and landed my first IT job in May 2010, Why, because of the teachers and support staff at PC Pro schools. I went to school with the dream of turning my life around and it happened, I am working for the state of MN and LOVING my new career.

The people I work with are great and the job itself is better than I had hoped my salary is more than 10,000 dollars over what I used to make in the retail environment as management. I will never forget the people and School that made this all possible for me.

THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING!!!!