I am a recent hire at CRC and subcontracted though the Department of Defense. This is the best job I have ever had my whole life thus far; and this is just the start of my Information Technology (IT) career. Previous to this I was a Sheet Metal fabricator at various sheet metal companies in the Detroit Metro Area. After several layoffs and periods of unemployment I decided it was time to change careers and get into the IT field.

I found out about the No Worker Left Behind program though the Ferndale Michigan Works program. After about five months of red tape, constant phone calls and forms to fill out I was approved. I decided to go to Global Information Technology (GIT) to acquire my computer certifications. They had the best programs to offer for the best price. At first I thought there has got to be some kind of catch to all of this. However once I started classes I soon found out I was wrong.

GIT is a great school. There is simply no way to describe all of the benefits in a few short paragraphs. However some key points are as follows. The instructors are very knowledgeable and offer real world experience with every lesson they teach. Also they have always made themselves freely available to answer any questions I may have. The above coupled with the positive attitude and desire to teach makes the instructors at GIT one of a kind.

Behind the instructors of GIT is the wonderful support staff. Every single one of them does their job promptly and does it well. From job placement, logistics, or scheduling (just to name a few) I have never been left with unanswered questions or needs. The staff is equally important to the success of the institution and the students; and they are never more than a phone call or email away.

I wouldn’t be in the great position I am in now if it wasn’t for the faculty and staff of GIT. The knowledge and support from everyone there has made me the success I am today. Although the school is easy to miss from the outside once you’ve been there you’ll never forget it.

I spent years working as an electrical technician for a tier one automotive supplier. Recently with the down turn with the big 3, my job like many others became very unstable and I spent a lot of time laid off or underemployed. After filing for unemployment for the third time that year I spoke with a career advisor who told me about the No Worker Left behind program. It took almost no thought as to what I would like to pursue as a new career, I’ve always been very good with computers and knew that it was a career to pursue. My advisor gave me a brochure for GIT and I had and set up within an hour. I spoke with Account Manager at Global and she basically laid out an entire career pathway with classes , certifications and job placement. By the end of my first meeting at Global I had a plan, a career goal , and a realistic time frame. I started classes within two months and was instantly exposed to varies IT professionals , from all my instructors , job placement ,and even the Director at School.

I was set with six courses that would give me 11 certifications by the time I was done all with the budget I had set. Within 7 weeks of starting school I had my first certification and before I finished my courses job placement @ Global found me a position as a System admin for Detroit Public Schools, it all been up hill from there, I currently work for General Motors and I’m pursuing more certification and it all thanks to the team at Global Information Technology.

My name is Willie M. Williams, I became unemployed after nine years of service to one of the big three companies in April 2009. The majority of my department (ISS) was terminated indefinitely. I thought to myself, ok, I’ll just find another job in the IT field because I knew I had a Master’s degree (even post-doctoral credits) and was well experienced to qualify. After four months of sending hundreds of resumes, I did not receive one interview. Six months later, I became worried and depressed because my savings were diminishing quickly.

For months after being told I am either over qualified or I had to have an IT certification for any job, I knew just having a Master’s degree was no longer secure. The only way for me to get another job in the IT field was to go back to school and study for IT Certifications. Being unemployed is difficult because I was used to getting up every morning to utilize my skills. I enjoyed my career immensely. With unemployment, I was getting four times less the money I was making when I was employed. It seemed unfair! I slowly begin to lose things that took me over decades to purchases and payoff. In September 2009, I lost my home and my car and with no other option, was forced to file bankruptcy. I fail into a depressive state. I wanted to go back to school, but I did not have the funds.

Then, I learned about a pilot program in Michigan named Michigan Works, “No Workers Left behind.” This program was designed to pay the tuition for under paid employees and dislocated workers. I qualified, then I met with a case worker named Roslyn Bradley and she told me it takes over three months to get processed through the program. Once I got processed, I could select the school of my choice (as long as it was approved by the State of Michigan). I reflected on taking IT courses at a technical school when I was employed, and I was very impressed with the school practices.

To my surprise, I found that school “Global Information Technology” in Southfield, MI listed as one of the approved training schools on the roster. Since it was in the middle of the normal school semester, I thought I had to wait until the funding was process through the Michigan works Program. I thought to myself, if I had to wait another two or three months for the new school semester to start, depression would have really taken its hold on my life. I could not wait any longer. I contact the school and met with the Account Manager. He understood my frustration and he could hear how depressed I way in my voice.

After we talked about my plan of action while attending GIT, and reviewing my resume, he was impressed with my passion and determination for education. In February 2010, I started my first class. Throughout the program, I was able to obtain five industry-level certifications: A+/Security+/Network+/ CISCO and several MCTS. In addition, I have passed two of three required courses for the MCITP Server 2008 certification.

Using this training and the certifications, I edited and redistributed my resume. In October 2010, I found long-term full time employment with a government contracting house which offered me a good salary and a generous benefit package. I work at the Warren Department of Defense Army Network Engineering Center as an Information Technology Specialist. Being unemployed is a humiliating experience. It took nearly eighteen months to find a job, while going back to school. Although my current position pay less than my former job, the benefits are great and I really look forward to waking up in the morning again and doing what I chose to do, IT!

Special thanks go out to Roslyn Brantley, of Michigan Works, Manish Modi and Esa Khalid of Global Information Technology for reaching out your hands and saying “Come in, yes, if you are
willing, we will help you.”

Willie M. Williams

In December 2008, I found myself parting ways with my employer of the last 22 years. I had become rather specialized in the Lotus Notes field and found that computer skill no longer in high demand and the entire IT job market rather depressed.

Several months later, I became aware of Global Information Technology and the programs that it had to offer in networking technologies. I was looking to get valuable training and follow it by taking computer industry certification exams. Quite honestly, I compared it to other local computer school programs and found that dollar for dollar, Global Information Technology was hard to beat.

Upon examining the school, I spoke with my account manager and asked if I could sit in on one of the classes before I committed myself to the program. I found the instructor to be knowledgeable, the labs well-equipped, and I was impressed with what I saw. I immediately enrolled in the Network Administration program and have been very satisfied with my decision.

Global Information Technology offers a wide variety of information technology programs. Classes are available covering the entry level to computers, the use of Microsoft Office applications, web design and development. Also, many IT professional disciplines are available, such as Oracle database, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCITP, and many more. I personally found the networking curriculum to be outstanding. The instructors are top-notch and class sizes are small and personable. I am pleased with my account manager, who has given me advice and has often gone the extra mile for me. The class environment is comfortable, and I have found good camaraderie among my classmates. The curriculum schedule is very flexible with classes offered both day and night, seven days per week.

I was very pleased that with each class that prepares you for certification, GIT will provide a voucher for you to take the test at no charge to the student. That is a very valuable inclusion that could cost a student a couple hundred dollars per test if he had to pay for it himself. Certification is a very valuable method that can prove to your employer, or potential employer, that you have mastered a subject. I have been attending the school almost two years now, and I have achieved multiple certifications during that time.

Global Information Technology also has a career placement office. They often hold seminars or one-on-one sessions to assist students in resume building, interviewing techniques, and actual job placement. I recently started a new position as a Network Engineer with US Army position in Warren, and I was made aware of the opening there through GIT.

In conclusion, I am pleased with my education and experience at Global information Technology and would recommend its consideration for a good quality education.

I just want to say “Thank You” to Global Information Technology for getting me to where I am now. My place of work, Raytech, was permanently closed and all employees including myself were laid off in the beginning of 2005. I was introduced to Global Information Technology by the Southfield Unemployment office to take e-commerce course which includes Sun Certified Java Programmer/Advanced Java and Oracle 10g Database Administration classes.

The instructors were all professionals in the field of the IT profession. They didn’t just teach us to pass the test, but gave us the skills to be better at our jobs. We met on weekends and went through extensive training. I was also offered excellent tips on good resume and job Leads. I had a contract Job right in the middle of the course.

As the courses progresses so was my chances of getting good paying Jobs. I have since been busy working on latest Technologies. I have taken a lot of certifications. I have never been out of Job since my graduation from Global Information Technology. It is my second home for resources when it comes to advice in the IT field. Thank you once again Global IT. I will definitely recommend the school to anyone who want to progress in the IT field.

I am currently attending classes at Global Information Technology in the Enhanced Oracle Certified Professional DBA program funded by the State of Michigan “No Worker Left Behind” grant. I have attended the 10G Oracle Certified Professional (OCP DBA) classes in the October 2009- March 2010 period. This coursework is compatible with my data engineering background and future courses in Oracle RAC and complementary skills in Linux and Java will help round out my technical background for future opportunities.

The instructor was very knowledgeable in the DBA material being a practicing DBA at a local company during the day and teaching in the evenings/weekends. He had married the theory and Oracle-approved training material with occasional workplace stories to help drive home the important points. I also enjoyed interacting with the other students. Their backgrounds, strengths and areas needing improvement kept me grounded on why we were there and why we needed to help each other to succeed.

In February 2010, I joined the new GE Technology Center in Michigan working as a Data Architect working in business intelligence analysis and reporting. Without a doubt, attending certification training helped me land the position. Most companies these days are very conservative in their hiring practices and being Oracle certified gives myself an edge versus others. I am thankful to both the State of Michigan for the grant and Global Information Technology for the chance to be productive in a profession that I love.

I would like to thank you for the great experience I had with the “Java Professional” course taught by our knowledgeable instructor. He was very patient with us when explaining programming concepts that are new to the Java Language. He pointed out topics that will be covered in the Certification exam that will help prepare us to study in a more efficient manner.

The classroom training and reference manuals were well written with an even mix of text and coding examples. This writing style was a necessary ingredient when learning new material.

The Placement Manager worked with me personally on a number of occasions to point me in the direction of potential employers. Her suggestions for incorporating experience into my Resume helped to get a lot of attention from the IT job boards.

My unemployment status gave me extra time to work on my programming assignments throughout the 15 week course. Shortly after completing the course I was able to secure a consulting assignment at a higher pay rate than my last job. Most importantly – I’m anticipating the opportunity to incorporate my newly acquired IT skills into my next assignment. Good luck to everyone at GIobal IT and I’ll will be thinking about registration for the Oracle DBA program later this year.

I wish to express my thanks and gratitude for your expert teaching and support that have helped me transition into a career in information technology. When I began taking classes in August of 2009, I had been unemployed for over a year, and job prospects in the insurance industry were slim. Your staff took the time to work with me on a program that would compliment my background and allow for a wide array of opportunities in the information technology field.

The teaching staff deserve commendation for their commitment to each student that they taught. I appreciate your instructors for taking time in each instance to make sure that my concerns and other students’ concerns were addressed, so that the concepts and applications of the material taught would be well understood.

Your career services staff have been great in searching high and low through their contacts with companies to find jobs that fit my skill set. I am thankful for the resume help, daily updates with new jobs, and interview preparation workshops that are offered. Without their efforts, I would not have my current job.

I have recommended Global Information Technology to family members and friends who have been looking for a change of career and opportunities to make themselves more valuable to their employers. I have great expectations for my future classes with Global Information Technology and the additional employment opportunities that will follow.

I would like to take this opportunity to show my heart-felt appreciation and my learning experience at Global Information Technology (Global IT). I had recently left the military and was floundering with no real valid prospects and not sure what my next steps would be. I met with a knowledgeable Global IT Career Advisor who assessed my talents and I decided to I enroll the NSEP program. I started my training in May 2015 of this year, joining Comp TIA A+, CompTIA Network+.

Immediately, I was impressed with the learning environment, class materials, and fellow students. The class size was appropriate to learn such a challenging course. I found the staff friendly, accommodating, and nurturing. It was obvious to me that they were interested in my success. The training lectures were very informative, and adaptive, even to students who are new in the Information Technology (IT) field. I also learned from other students in my class. The class base is very diverse with talented, experienced students who already worked in the IT field, and those that were new to the industry. Students collaborated with each other to complete theoretical and practical exercises.

I especially want to commend my Instructor as one of the most knowledgeable trainers that I have had the experience to learn from. He is very patient with the students and he has answered every question that students asked of him this confirming his years of experience and expertise working and teaching in the IT field. He is highly qualified and certified in many areas, thus, the perfect person to teach every Networking class – from the most basic to the most advanced. And, he does it in a way that each person learns the materials fully.

I am pleased to share that shortly after completing my CompTIA courses, I met with the Global IT Technical Placement Manager and was immediately placed with a Fortune 500 Company for a full-time IT Help Desk role. Further, as my program is designed to keep me up-to-date on the latest software and hardware platform changes – thus upward mobility is assured.

I can see my future now – and it is Very Bright! Thank you GIT for changing my life.

Greetings! I am a currently a student taking courses at Global Information Technology, a company that offers a complete suite of modern, relevant computer software, network and personal computer hardware training. Class sizes are small with extensive hands-on instruction. The company provides instruction in the most up-to-date software and information technologies and teaches using the most current versions of software products. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and experienced both in their respective subject matter and in their teaching capabilities. They are very enthusiastic and helpful. The class rooms have fastest PC’s utilizing the latest Virtual Machine based environments to access the various different software products. Remote access to the Virtual Machine server allows you the ability to do homework on projects, if necessary.

Courses as diverse as Oracle DBA, JAVA, Web design (including HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash), A+ certification and many more are offered. In addition, extensive job preparation and job search facilitation is provided by Global Information Technology to help you get the position to which you will find yourself well qualified. Both evening and daytime classroom hours are available. The hands-on experience includes project cycle development and all classes prepare you for professional certification exams. The teachers are friendly and engaging. I have thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the education I have received at Global Information Technology and highly recommend this educational company to you.

To the Global Information Technology Team,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank your entire team for the excellent IT training that I have received. The hands on training and superb instructing have been invaluable. The staff at GIT has been extremely helpful in all manners.

When I joined GIobal IT as a student in Sept 2009, I was without a job. With the help of your Placement division, I am now employed on a contract assignment with HP Enterprise Services, with the opportunity to be hired direct. In the 3 short months I have been with GIobal IT, the experience and training that I have received is nothing less that spectacular. Although, I still have a long road ahead of me, I know that I’m in good hands with your entire staff and that my future in the IT networking world looks brighter everyday. Thanks again for everyone’s support and hard work.

I was faced with a layoff from my previous employer. Being in the auto industry really made me stop and think about my future. I have always enjoyed working with computers, so I started exploring my options. I was browsing the internet one evening and found Global Information Technology.

My biggest concern was going back to school after 20 years. I was afraid that I would not be able to cut it. But the staff at Global Information Technology put my fears at ease right from the start. I went in to the class with a positive attitude. The teacher made it so much fun to learn and the fact that there were others of different ages in the class made no difference at all. And when class is completed, they don’t just drop you. They are always there to help.

I have to say after graduating, the job hunting was a scary thing. But the placement specialists, in my opinion, are one of a kind. They help you every step of the way. They even go so far as to have mock interviews so you know how to interview for that perfect job. You receive a lot of advice and help from them, and they never let you down.

I have completed three classes Oracle DBA, Linux and Java. I passed three Oracle certification exams Introduction to Oracle 9i SQL, Oracle Database 10g: Administration I and Oracle Database 10g: Administration II. Now I have a lot of room for advancement. I am very excited and look forward to an ever changing and expanding career. I couldn’t have done it without Global Information Technology.