ABCO Technology: Computer repair, learn your way out of the recession.

Since 2008 the US. Labor Department has reported over thirty million Americans have lost their jobs. Finding new employment in this competitive job market is extremely difficult, especially if you don’t have the new skills employers demand, which are critical to your future success. Employers are hiring applicants in the field of computer repair who have earned a certification from CompTia to repair a personal laptop or computer . In the field of information technology, having a resume, which states you can fix a computer or a network will not cut it with most employers in today’s job market. Insurance liabilities, lawsuits, and benefits offered by large PC manufacturers to employers who hire a CompTia certified employee have changed the way new jobs are applied for and found.

In addition to working for a company, some students have decided to open their own business fixing computers in their local area. Self employment is an exciting option and your new school should provide you some helpful information concerning how to get started.

Many students have enquired about what to look for in a good computer repair certification program or school. We’ve prepared a short list of what we believe will be helpful to you in finding a program, which will contribute to your personal success.

1. Find a school, which has small classes, usually teaching to a maximum of 8 students.

2. The School’s instructors should have at least five years of teaching experience and currently work in the field.

3. Your school should offer on campus testing so students will not have to travel when they need to take a certification exam.

4. The instructor or school should provide hands-on training and have a large number of personal computers where students can physically work with the components.

5. Talk with other students who are currently attending the school. Most schools will encourage you to chat with their students.

6. Ask the student recruiter to allow you to audit a class. The majority of schools will encourage you to attend one class and meet their instructor.

7. Your future school should offer flexible payment plans or have financial aid if they are nationally accredited.

8. Ask to meet the school’s job developer. A successful school who teaches computer repair will have a job developer who will provide you knowledge of jobs in your local community. Ask to talk with a student who has graduate from the program and found employment.