If you've ever felt like an IT career is something for people other than you, Aaron Antigua's story is going to hit close to home.

He found MyComputerCareer, pushed through challenges, and landed his first IT role working remotely. He's also juggling a second job while building toward something bigger, including a vision to start his own IT services business and fill a gap he sees firsthand in his community.

Join us for a real, unfiltered conversation about what those first steps look like, what to expect in the program, and what it takes to keep moving forward once you've started.

Join the live conversation every 📅 Friday at 12:00 PM EST

📍Live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Watch our conversation here: https://youtube.com/live/cLJOIQH3Ez0

Drop your questions in the comments. We will read them live!

Thinking about breaking into IT but not sure where to start? You've probably heard the names thrown around. A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+. But what do they actually mean, what do they cover, and how do you get through them?

This week on Get Into IT: Podcast we're sitting down with Robbie Storch, Lead Instructor in the Cyber Warrior Program at MyComputerCareer. Robbie has spent years helping students go from complete beginners to certified IT professionals, and he's here to break it all down.

We're talking about:

- What each of the four core certifications actually covers

- Where students typically struggle and how to push through

- Why these certs matter to employers

- What it really takes to cross the finish line

Whether you're just starting to explore IT or you're already in training, this one is for you.

Join the live conversation every 📅 Friday at 12:00 PM EST

📍Live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Watch our conversation here: https://youtube.com/live/5txZ_IaY93I

Drop your questions in the comments. We will read them live!

College tuition remains in the crosshairs. Students are getting locked out of classes they need to graduate. And families are asking hard questions about whether a degree is worth the investment. So what's actually going on in higher education right now?

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're talking with Jon Marcus, senior higher education reporter at the Hechinger Report. Jon has covered this beat for decades, with his articles appearing in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and NPR. He co-hosts the NPR podcast "College Uncovered," and his reporting has won national awards for digging into the real stories behind college costs, access, and value.

We're breaking down two of Jon’s recent investigations: why tuition is climbing again after quietly falling for years, and why more than half of college students can't get into courses they need to graduate on time. If you're weighing your education options, helping someone through the decision, or just want to understand what's happening in higher ed, this one’s for you.

Watch the live show here: https://youtube.com/live/O4VZ-lzMN8k

Finding the Right Path: A Marine's Journey to Cyber Warrior

On Saturday, January 31st, William Phillips walked across the virtual stage with over 2,100 other graduates during our Graduation Celebration on YouTube. You can watch them here, organized by last name:

A - D: https://youtu.be/7GEcfqVZx8w?si=iJZEdKG2aTPojo0-

E - J: https://youtu.be/iZ7tNfud-Jg?si=GtPrOqA1SNT03ZHm

K - Q: https://youtu.be/pCEdf_L4FC8?si=fq3vHZ6_tOpksdMY

R - Z: https://youtu.be/-dQuwuyZiKc?si=UaRLqGyK23HtMqKg

William is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who tried just about everything after leaving the military before finding his place in IT. From logistics to food service to construction, he spent years searching for the right career fit. Then he discovered the Cyber Warrior Program.

In just a few months, William went from having some IT experience to earning seven certifications, including A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+. He crushed every exam, earned the World Class IT Professional Award, and is now navigating the job search.

We'll talk about:

• How his military experience as a radio operator sparked his interest in technology
• What it's like to go through an intensive, full-time training program
• His study strategies
• The reality of job searching as a soon-to-be graduate
• Advice for veterans considering a transition to IT

Tune in for an honest conversation about career transitions, the job search journey, and what it takes to succeed in IT training!