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 !!

I got married young, had two amazing boys. At age 31 I found myself at a low paying job as an Office Assistant that wasn’t challenging me at all. So I visited Global IT and met with the Director. After looking at my background and doing a personal assessment, he suggested I become a Business Analyst(BA).

I was very skeptical in the beginning because I didn’t know if I would even consider doing that has an everyday job. So I went home and investigated the position found that there is a big demand for BA’s in Michigan. So, I took a chance and signed up for the Business Analyst with SQL class.

My BA instructor was a wonderful teacher and simply an amazing person. I was very happy with her teaching methods and enjoyed a great classroom experience. She provided all necessary skills and tips in order to succeed as a Business Analyst. After, I completed the course I was actively started looking for a BA position. I remember adding my BA information to my resume, I was approached by a recruiting company that had a several great opportunities for me. But, the one that stood out the most was the Junior BA position. The recruiters were very eager to get an Interview with me for CSG Government Solutions as a junior BA. The position was ideal for me. I would be working with senior level BA’s which will give me so much EXPERIENCE.

I had a phone interview on Friday. Friday afternoon they set up a face to face interview for Monday morning. I had an interview with CSG Monday morning and before I made it home, an offer letter was sent to my email. This was certainly one of the fastest hiring processes I have been through. When a company see’s a possible candidate that is positive, ambitious and has a hunger for expanding their abilities they tend not to let that person go. I have plans to continue learning and growing . I will never limit myself to simply one position as my options now seem limitless.

I start my new BA position this Monday (3/11/2013), please wish me luck! My goal is to become a value-added asset to any company.

Thank you Global Information Technology(Global IT) for reshaping my career !!

I am writing you this letting in praise of GIT, its wonderful staff and the learning experience I had in my time there.

I have been an IT professional for 10+ years but never took the time to obtain any credentials or certifications along the way. When I finally decided it was time to do so, GIT was there to make the experience easy and straightforward. I was able to enroll in Network Security classes almost immediately with little effort on my part, your staff led me through the process and calmed all reservations I had.

I have been to so-called “boot camps” that did not prepare me for the challenge of actually knowing the material I would be testing for. They only provided the answer sheets I could have downloaded off the internet myself. The environment your school provides not only is inviting but makes it easier to actually learn the material provided because there is no brain cram that comes along with boot camps.

I have to say though, I was nervous going into my first class believing the instructor may not be able to teach me more then I already knew, this issue went away when I met my Network instructor on day one. He is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met and his resume speaks for itself. Even the topics I thought I already had a firm grasp on, he was able to enlighten me with more information. He stayed late after class for students that needed extra help and I watched as different students thanked him for help after having passed multiple certifications.

Recently, I accepted an IT position in California that took me away from your instruction but during my time I found a desire to continue my studies that I had not had in years. I will be testing for my MCSE this month after having passed my Security + recently. Thank you for your encouragement in the time I was enrolled, I can honestly say your school, instructors and staff have put my mind at ease about wanting to excel in obtaining future certifications. Thank you again.

In mid-2012, I was at a cross-road in my life after being informed that the position I held for over 11 years was being eliminated. I realized then that my skills needed to be updated to take me into a new line of work. That’s when I met one of your career advisors at Detroit career fairs. After talking with her for a few minutes, she understood completely the new path I wanted to undertake and as follow-up, invited me to the Global Information Technology (GIT) office in Southfield for an interview. She also introduced me to the appropriate people at the Michigan Works! Office who could arrange state funding for the Business Analysis and pre-requisite Microsoft Office 2010 courses I wished to take. After learning that I qualified for the funding, I began my journey with Global Information Technology in the fall of 2012.

Let me say that it was a pleasure working with your instructors for the MS Office 2010 and the Business Analysis courses, as well as the entire staff at GIT. Both my instructors really cared about the people in their classes and were always available to help with questions, before and after the courses ended. As a bonus, I’m honored to have been part of the first Business Analysis course offered by GIT! I have now completed my training, already have 3 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications under my belt, and have plans to complete 2 more within short order.

Also, I am very pleased to announce that I am starting a new career as a direct hire with a major automotive company with great pay! My past experiences, along with my newfound skills, have given me new confidence, all of which will be beneficial as I start my new job.

Some words of advice for those still unemployed: Never give up on your search for your dream job, get the training you need, NETWORK, and volunteer!! I did all of the above. The simple act of helping out once or twice a week at Love INC of North Oakland County while still looking for full-time work and completing coursework at GIT had a positive effect on my life. Talking with people in dire need will increase your awareness of those around you and really make you appreciate all the gifts and talents that you do have to offer on both a personal and professional level.

First I would like to thank GIT staff for all their support. Before I started at Global Information Technology (GIT). I had no IT experience and I was searching for a career that I enjoyed as well as one that would allow me to raise my two children as a single parent. At the time I was not sure if I could handle trying to be a single parent, working a minimal wage job and attending classes.

I entered the Network Administrator program which seemed like a lot of certifications but the staff and administrators and teachers always listened to my concerns and always continued to encourage me to keep pushing through even with all my problems outside of school. They were concerned about me as a person and that made my experience here an experience that I will never forget. The encouragement that I received gave me a new self-esteem and it allowed me to become successful in the IT field. I landed a job with Federal Mogul and I am still continuing to advance my education here at G.I.T. The atmosphere at this school is a friendly- family oriented setting and because of that I encourage others to come and experience what G.I.T. offers.

The experience is more than just schooling and training it is life changing and the encouragement from the staff makes you feel like family. G.I.T. changed my life.

Without their help and support I would not have been able to conquer as much as I have and become an inspiration to my own children. So I just want to recommend G.I.T. for such a life changing experience. They are more than just a school.

I wish to thank GIobal Information Technology for helping me restart my career after taking a break of almost 8-9 years. During my career break, I had not kept my skills updated and before getting back into my career search, I decided to get re-trained. While researching the training institutions, in late 2009, I came across GIT and based on the reviews about the institute, I met with Manish Modi. He took the time to review my background, my skills and interests and that started me down the path of getting certified as an Oracle DBA.

The course was very well structured, Oracle University authorized, cost effective and small class size. Our instructor was also very knowledgeable and easy to work with. The skills gained were very beneficial for me and help me pass SQL, OCA and OCP certifications with ease. I started working as a part time DBA. In early 2011, I moved to the East Coast to take up a position as a full-time DBA. I am now working for fortune 500 companies as an Oracle DBA locally with great work satisfaction. Thank you Global IT for bringing me back to IT industry.

My experience with Manish and his team at GIT has been very very positive and I would encourage anyone looking for a career in IT, to review their course offerings and let them guide you to a successful new career.

I wanted to take an opportunity to provide an update on my career since deciding to take classes with Global Information Technology.

As you know, after nearly 15 years with a major player in the field of IT solutions, I was laid off from my job in December of 2008. After taking stock of what I needed to do to get back into the IT field, I decided that I would need to spruce up my credentials with some training. After researching and talking to several companies which offered IT training, I met with a member of your staff Esa Khalid.

Esa and I reviewed where I wanted to go with my career, and what type of training I could get thru GIT. After talking with Esa, I felt very comfortable with the program at Global Information Technology and with the staff. The thing which impressed me the most was the commitment I felt Global Information technology was going to make with me and my training. Esa pointed out your free retake policy. This really impressed me, as I felt that if I needed extra attention in a certain class or technology that resources would be there in the future. This was not just a one shot or nothing school interested only in me for the duration of my class.

The first class I took was the Cisco Certified Network Administrator class. While challenging, the class taught me a lot, and I was successful in passing the CCNA exam and earning my certification.

After completing my CCNA course, I was fortunate enough to take advantage of the No Worker Left Behind program and this enabled me to take further classes. I have gone on to successfully complete training in CompTIA A+, Network+, Security +, and the Microsoft Certified Professional track of classes.

Along the way, all of your staff have been very helpful, and have demonstrated a real understanding of the subject matter they teach. Ed, Jeff, Abdul, and others have been very great.

I am now approaching my 3 year anniversary as an employee with the State of Michigan, working for the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB). My job is both personally and professionally rewarding, and one which I enjoy immensely.

Thank you again to you and all your staff for your support. I would highly recommend (and have) Global Information Technology to anyone interested in obtaining IT training.

Through this letter I want to thank Mr. Manish Modi and Global information Technology ( GIT) for helping me restart my career. I was working in the IT field and took a break for family reasons. After being a full time mom for 11 years, I recently decided to restart my career and wanted to get myself trained in ASP .NET. During my search for training institutions, I was referred to Global Information Technology by a friend of mine. I set up an appointment and met Manish.

Manish was very friendly, well aware of the market demands and provided me with all the necessary information. He also encouraged me and reassured me of the importance of training. Even after my training was over he was very helpful to guide me from time and again.

I started my training in May 2012. My course was very well outlined and my instructor was very knowledgeable with the subject matter. He shared his field experience which helped me gain a perspective of the job demands for an ASP .NET developer. He answered all our queries and always went above and beyond to ensure that we grasped the concepts. He provided us with great reference material and follow up web links for further in depth study.

The labs at GIT are very well equipped and the GIT staff is very co-operative. This course definitely opened doors for me. In a matter of 4 months I was able to secure a job locally and am currently working as a web developer. I am very glad that I decided to get trained at GIT. According to me, GIT is the step in the right direction. Thank you GIT !

I am writing this letter to inform you of my satisfaction with my son’s ( John Parkinson II) learning experience at Global Information Technology. He enrolled in your A+ , MCSE 2003 and CCNA programs in August 2007. The training provided by Global Information Technology became the foundation for his now growing IT career.

After earning the A+ certification and while working on the MCSE program, he got a job with Tech Team Global in an IT help desk position supporting a Big 4 accounting firm. Global Information Technology job placement services assisted with this. Within a year after that, he was able to get a job with Apple working from home in a technical support position. Both of these firms provided extensive training which complemented the training he received at Global Information Technology.

At this time, he has accepted a position with the U.S. government as a satellite communications specialist. This success was made possible due to the training he received at Global Information Technology. I’d strongly recommend any parent with a child interested in an IT career to consider Global Information Technology. They offer quality training, have an excellent staff and they can help make it happen!

I was in the legal field for over 20 years (Secretary promoted to Paralegal). After being laid off from my last position, I decided I needed a change. I had used databases as a front end user during my legal field and was really interested in learning more. My passion for computers and database interest pushed me further to explore my career options in the Information Technology field.

So, I came to Global Information Technology and spoke with a career advisor. When I visited Global Information Technology, I was so impressed with the facilities, the equipment, the instructors and teaching mythology, that I joined Global Information Technology by using my own money to pay for my courses. I enrolled in Web Pro (HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver and Flash) and MS Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook). I loved learning MS Access, which is Microsoft’s database. Since Global Information Technology was an Oracle Workforce Development training facility, I then took Linux+; since Oracle is mostly based on a Linux+ environment. This gave me knowledge and exposure so that I could enroll in the class I wanted: Oracle 10g Database Administrator course. I enjoyed Oracle so much that I actually excelled in it and was able to become an Oracle Certified Professional in 10g and 11g. I was very lucky that I was offered a job at Global Information Technology as Student Services Manger and it was during this job that I received support and advice. This just added to my thirst for knowledge in IT. Some advice I want to give to those looking for a career change is to believe in yourself and find a partner with experts who know the subject matter you wish to learn. Global Information Technology is a school of true subject matter experts in the realm of IT and I am glad that I chose Global Information Technology as my partner!

Now, I have accepted a job as a Junior Oracle DBA and finally my dreams have come true. I am an Oracle DBA.

Thank you to Global Information Technology for helping me change my career from paralegal to IT professional. I recommend Global Information Technology to those who are looking for a career change in IT!

I would like to express why I would recommend Global Information Technology (Global-itech) to anyone who wishes to further their career in the Information Technology.

I have been in the IT field for over twenty years. In July of 2010, HP made the decision to reduce their staff and subsequently gave me only two months to find other opportunities within HP. Unfortunately I was unable to do so, so I decided to further my education.

In August 2010 I enrolled and began taking classes in an Alterative Energy program a local community college. I was doing well in the classes and felt confident that I could have made a career out of it. Meanwhile I applied to a federal program through Michigan Works that a friend suggested that would cover the cost of my tuition and books for up to three years. I did apply, and was accepted into the program. At that point I had a decision to make because I was enjoying what I was learning about. In addition, I had already paid in advance for the classes in the Alternative Energy program. The only drawback was that I would not have been able to find employment for two years. So I spoke with a former co-worker who at that time was enrolled at Global-itech, and was very satisfied with training. I met with Manish Modi at Global –itech and he explained that I was eligible for their IT Expert Professional – Ultimate program, which included training for Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux+, and other certification’s. I decided to use the Michigan Works program to take classes with Global-itech.

Needless to say it has turned out to be the best choice me. One week after enrolling this program I received a call for a job interview. In my interview, I only informed them of the certifications that I was seeking to achieve, including the CompTIA A+ class I would be starting in December of 2010. I was offered the position and started in December of 2010. I have since obtained my CompTIA A+ certification. I am currently in rolled in the Microsoft MCITP: Enterprise Administrator and Oracle DBA programs. A side benefit for me is that I have been trying set aside time to study for two Design exams towards completing my Microsoft MCSE. The MCTIP class for Active Directory (AD) has helped me to prepare for the MCSE AD Design exam. My current MCTIP class is for 2008 Network Infrastructure. This is going to help me prepare for the MCSE Infrastructure Design exam.

The training that I have received at Global Information Technology has benefited me thus far by enhancing my skill set and knowledge to support Windows 2003/ Windows 2008 server environments and got me a good paying job. Thank you Global Information Technology.

I got an Associate degree In Electronics Engineering Technology in 1996. The results I got from getting that degree were good; however, I had been laid off several times within a time frame of 14 years. The last time I got laid off, I thought about my continued interest in computer technology and the lack of qualified individuals in this field in Michigan and decided to go back to school and get several certifications. I chose Global Information Technology because of their size and their ability to be able to give the extra attention I knew I would need.

The instructors are very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I was comfortable all the way through the course. Everybody was very professional and conducive to every student’s growth. Because of their knowledge and expertise I have gotten a job at a very well-known and profitable company. This company usually requires one to have a bachelor’s degree for them to hire you for the position I was hired for, I went into the interview with the knowledge I obtained from Global Information Technology. Good news – I was hired into a company that exceeds me and my family’s expectations and ensure our future. Thank you Global Information Technology.