Career Development Blog

If you've been in the market for a new career lately, you've probably noticed the tech industry is booming and you may be wondering how to start a career in IT. A career in IT is a viable path for many job applicants as more and more successful tech companies are popping up all over the U.S. Tech industry roles often boast progressive offerings such as remote work, unlimited PTO, competitive pay, and exclusive perks. But how do you start a career in IT? The tech industry is incredibly vast, so it helps to have a foundational knowledge of computers and IT so you can determine what niche within the tech industry suits your unique set of interests and skills. New Horizons' Intro to IT course is a great first step for breaking into the tech industry by giving you a high-level view of what careers in this field look like. Keep reading to learn what this introductory course covers.

Cybercrime is never going away for the same reason crime itself will never go away—it’s human nature. Thus, people and companies will always be vulnerable. Crime pays, as the saying goes, and this holds true for cybercrime as well. The law may catch up with online criminals eventually, but until it does, there are millions to be made.

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers announced we have earned the 2019 Outstanding Leader Award at the Platinum Level from CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certification for the tech workforce, at the recent CompTIA Partner Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award recognizes CompTIA Partners who made a big impact in the effort to transform tech and support for the IT industry in the past year.

To say cybersecurity jobs are in high demand would be a vast understatement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the sector are expected to grow at a rate of 28 percent from 2016-2026. The CompTIA Security+ certification provides access to a drove of these jobs, including a career as a security specialist.

Everyone wants to earn more money. The challenge is finding the right approach to getting a raise. You can talk to your boss and ask for more money, but will he or she see that you are actually worth more? How can you demonstrate that you have the additional skills and capabilities to increase your value to the company? Why do you deserve a raise?