Former Navy officer and powerlifter is helping teens flex their IT muscles
Individuals are the sum of their experiences. Each event, whether good or bad, contributes to who we become. Fortunately, while experiences shape our character and influence our outlook on life …
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IT student from Ghana has relentless focus on certification goals
Since its inception as a nation in 1787, the United States has been a magnet for people from all over the world, with more than 85 million strivers and seekers arriving just in the last 200 years. The best …
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Alabama educator grew up loving technology, but never expected to teach it
Center Point is a small city in central Alabama. With a population of 17,000, and a per capita income less than 40 percent of the national average, this formerly middle-class enclave over the past …
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Virginia student using certification to prepare for government cybersecurity career
Irony is interesting because it’s unexpected. In my case, I still don’t have an IT certification (I promise …
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Houston high school student loves getting IT credentials
I am a huge fan of American history. I read books, I watch videos, and I love visiting historical sites. For example, I’ve been to Gettysburg National Military Park a dozen times, typically staying until a tired ranger …
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Michigan educator is helping students with special needs get certified
It is a typical morning at Avondale High School in Auburn Hills, Mich. As one period ends, 1,100 students begin moving to their next class. Most go at a comfortable pace, shuffling along to lockers and stopping …
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Former U.S. Marine’s can-do military energy fuels successful IT program
The United States Marine Corp has a long and distinguished history since its founding in 1775. Their battlefield accomplishments are legendary, and many a leatherneck has gone on to later prominence in …
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All-girl Alabama cybersecurity skills squad a force to be reckoned with
Writing profiles for Certification Magazine brings me into contact with many bright and hardworking young people. It is inspiring to learn of their accomplishments and, in a way, kind of humbling to compare …
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Longtime Microsoft Office educator heads into retirement (and off to Arizona!)
As computers have become an integral part of our lives, the need for computer proficiency has become essential. Each year, four million Americans graduate and enter the workforce. Without understanding …
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South Carolina student built himself a server, then a career in IT
At 15, Tanner Ogden built and hosted his first gaming server. He and friends enjoyed playing the immensely popular video game “Minecraft” and, as boys often do, they mastered it to the point of …
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