Urban Tech Jobs Program

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh

Technology Training Academy

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Technology Academy (ULGPTA), sponsored by Google and Comcast, provides a pathway for economic self-sufficiency via coursework in the technology arena. The courses offered by the ULGPTA have the following:

  • Free Instructions
  • Free Manuals
  • Free Exam
  • Employment Placement in the designated disciplines

The courses are 16 weeks of hybrid (virtual and in-person) evening classes to provide many segments of prospective students with an opportunity for economic advancement.

 

Course: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

The technology path you embark on will provide you with superior Azure certification salary estimated by ZipRecruiter lies at $107,683 for Microsoft Azure Administrators which can go up to $163,000.

This introductory course is ideal for IT professionals who are new to Azure and interested in gaining foundational knowledge and hands-on experience. You’ll learn to create and manage resources using the Azure portal and command-line interface, with no prior scripting experience required. By completing this course, you’ll build confidence in Azure, laying a strong foundation for advanced certifications, such as Azure Administrator, and preparing you to pass the AZ-900 exam.

The course will encompass the following:

  1. 13 weeks.
  2. Class is offered once a week, on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
  3. All learning materials will be supplied.
  4. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh covers the financial cost of the exam.
  5. Orientation: Thursday, December 5, 2024 – 6:00PM via Zoom
  6. Class Start date: Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Course: Cisco CCNA

By completing this course, you’ll gain a strong foundation in networking concepts, opening
doors to various roles in the tech industry and setting you up for long-term success.

The course will encompass the following:

  1. 16 weeks.
  2. Class is offered twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
  3. All learning materials will be supplied.
  4. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh covers the financial cost of the exam.
  5. Orientation: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 6:00PM via Zoom
  6. Class Start date: Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Course: CompTIA A+ Course

CompTIA A+ certification goes beyond basic PC repair. It equips you to troubleshoot and solve a broad spectrum of technical issues, covering areas such as networking, operating systems, mobile devices, and security. By completing this course, you’ll gain the versatile skill set needed to excel in today’s tech-driven job market.

The course will encompass the following:

  1. 16 weeks.
  2. Class is offered twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
  3. All learning materials will be supplied.
  4. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh covers the financial cost of the exam.
  5. Orientation: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 6:00PM via Zoom
  6. Class Start date: Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Course: Microsoft Office Specialist Course (MOS)

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Training course will teach you how to use the Microsoft Office suite at an advanced level. You will build your expertise through hands-on exercises, in-depth course material, and supplemental video demonstrations. You will also prepare for the certification exams for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. As you prepare for each exam, you will test your skills at regular intervals with quizzes and exams.

The course will encompass the following:

  1. 16 weeks
  2. Class is offered once a week, on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
  3. All learning materials will be supplied.
  4. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh covers the financial cost of the exam.
  5. Orientation: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 6:00PM via Zoom
  6. Class Start date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Course: Entrepreneurship and Business Plan

Through hands-on projects and expert-led sessions, you will gain essential skills in business planning, market analysis, and financial management, ensuring you have the knowledge to make informed decisions and seize profitable opportunities. By the end of this course, you will be empowered to unlock unlimited economic potential, paving the way for a prosperous future that can benefit generations to come.

The course will encompass the following:

  1. 12 weeks.
  2. Class is offered once a week, on Mondays from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
  3. All learning materials will be supplied.
  4. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh covers the financial cost of the exam.
  5. Orientation: Monday, December 2, 2024 – 6:00PM via Zoom
  6. Class Start date: Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Course: Google AI Essentials

Google AI Essentials is a self-paced course designed to help people across roles and industries get essential AI skills to boost their productivity, zero experience required. The course is taught by AI experts at Google who are working to make the technology helpful for everyone.

You have three weeks to complete the course material; after successfully completing the course, the student will receive a certificate from the Google Corporation.

Orientation: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – 6:00PM via Zoom

The course will encompass the following:

  1. Class is completed at your own pace but must be completed in 3 weeks.
  2. The class will be completed on the Coursera learning platform.
  3. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh covers the financial cost of the course.
  4. You will receive the links to the course and any other relevant information during the
    orientation.

This certificate training program is valued at $3,000- $5,000 and is offered at zero cost to the student due to generous funding from Comcast and Google.

Register here for the course.