After suffering through unemployment for over a year with a bleak outlook for future employment opportunities in the Criminal Justice field that offered no upward mobility, I made the decision to return to school for some needed updated IT skills and current certifications. I selected Global Information Technology for my updated training.

I started my career in the United States Air force (2003 – 2007) as a communications specialist. While enlisted in the Air force, I completed my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration. After getting out of the Air force I went to work in chosen field and took a job as a corrections officer for the State of Maryland. I worked at this assignment for 3 years with little change to the job, but during that time I had an epiphany! My real passion and interest had always been in IT and working with computers. Having been given the chance by the Department of Veteran Affairs via my VA benefits, in 2013 I began my journey to become a Network Security Expert Professional. Over the next year, I was trained in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) on Windows 7 Enterprise Administrator. I also studied the aspects of advanced security via CompTIA Security, and the operating system through CompTIA Linux+. And, I am currently on target to have all my certification in the aforementioned courses by late Summer, 2014. Since joining Global Information Technology (Global IT) , I also gained valuable work experience worked with Best Buy’s Geek squad, as an advanced repair agent which enhanced my resume and further added to my IT skills and experience. This opportunity also made me very marketable, and recently I was offered and accepted the accepted a position with Hewitt Packer (HP) as a Technical Solutions representative (Global Service Desk). This was the result of assistance from Global IT’s Placement Division. Wow, I never expected my life to be changed so quickly. My training had opened a world of opportunities and I never knew existed and I am learning and growing each day. Doors are opening for me, and I am extremely excited for my future prospects.

I was recently awarded and Outstanding Student Award! So to others in a similar situation that have an opportunity to utilize your VA benefits to create a new future for yourself, and possibly turn your life around, take a chance like I did – the rewards can be significant. My VA benefits and my training have provide me with a life-changing pathway to ongoing success!

Thank you Global Information Technology for building my IT career !!