Be an Apprentice
- Learn necessary skills with on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
- Work with a coach to establish goals for your future.
- Improve your earning potential as a certified skilled worker.
- Earn wages and become a member of the workforce.
The apprenticeship program creates a much needed connection between skilled information technology students like you and the businesses creating learning opportunities in IT. We provide a team to ensure apprentice success including a Career Coach, Academic Advisor, and connect you with a mentor.
Pursue the program of your choice:
Computer User Support Specialist
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Related Job Titles: Computer Specialist, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Electronic Data Processing Auditor (EDP Auditor), Help Desk Analyst, Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Network Support Specialist, Network Technician, Support Specialist, Technical Support Specialist.
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Network Support Technician
Install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
Related job titles: Information Technology Director (IT Director), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Administrator), Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Manager, Network Specialist, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer
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Applications Developer
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.
Related job titles: Application Integration Engineer, Applications Developer, Business Systems Analyst, Computer Consultant, Programmer Analyst, Software Architect, Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, Software Engineer, Technical Consultant
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Cyber Security Support Technician
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Sample of reported job titles: Computer Security Specialist, Computer Specialist, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Manager, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Technology Security Analyst, Information Technology Specialist
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Medical Coder
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry’s numerical coding system.
Related job titles: Coder, Health Information Clerk, Health Information Specialist, Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech), Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Records Coordinator, Medical Records Director, Medical Records Technician (Medical Records Tech), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
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Program Benefits
- Assessment — to determine your job readiness.
- Skills development — coaching to get you ready for work.
- Placement — employer and position matching.
- Onboarding — understanding the expectations and connecting to resources.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Employee Development — a 15-hour program designed to empower you to think like an entrepreneur.
Apprenticeship Partners
Our partners include:
- New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
- New Mexico Technology Council
- SUN PATH
- Innovate + Educate
- City of Albuquerque
- New Mexico Public Education Department
- New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
- New Mexico Department of Health
Potential employers include:
- Presbyterian Healthcare
- Black Box Network Services
- The Kemtah Group
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Nova Corporation
- Rural Sourcing, Inc.
- New Mexico Higher Education Department
- Central New Mexico Community College
- RiskSense
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