Career Development Blog

Information technology is at the forefront of business and personal life, making IT certifications more valuable than ever. Among these, CompTIA certifications are recognized globally as the standard for IT professionals, and they cover a wide spectrum of expertise. Four of these certifications, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+, are among the most sought-after. Each offers a unique skill set and opens doors to different career paths. In this article, we will explore the differences between these certifications to help you make an informed decision and highlight a webinar on the same topic on November 29th.

Last night marked a momentous occasion for Career Development Solutions, as the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) recognized our company for outstanding contributions to workforce development at the prestigious 28th Annual Awards Ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel in Torrance.

Your military service can serve as the foundation for a highly successful civilian career but the way those skills translate to a civilian job isn't always clear and can leave many veterans wondering how to get a job after the military. However, successfully transitioning to the civilian workforce is a matter of taking what you learned in the service and expanding those skills to help you succeed.

The job search isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience—not everyone is starting off searching for a career straight out of college. Sometimes, the job hunt comes later in life when it’s least expected. This is exactly what happened for one stay-at-home mom in Southern California who lost her spouse—the breadwinner of the family—and was suddenly launched back into the workforce after two decades off the job.

Networking specialists are the unsung heroes of offices across the country. They’re responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer and information networks, which most organizations require to run effectively. In fact, in many offices, work comes to a screeching halt if the network goes down.

That’s why Cisco networking specialists are in such high demand—and that momentum isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Network administration roles are an increasingly popular (and important) career choice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028.