Students who meet academic criteria may earn college credit and industry certification through EHOVE’s collaboration with BGSU/Firelands College.

Program Highlights

• Learn skills necessary to design, install and troubleshoot computer systems, networks, and software
• Learn hardware repair and software troubleshooting

Career Opportunities

• Microcomputer Applications Specialists are skilled in hardware and software applications, desktop publishing, spreadsheet editing, and documentation.

• Computer Support Technicians support users of hardware and software by maintaining and upgrading systems, troubleshooting, problem solving, and offering special training to users.

• Computer PC/Network Coordinators manage the hardware and the applications of the computer system. They know how the system operates and work to keep everyone up and running.

• Network Systems Technicians set up networks, train network users, and integrate hardware and software.

Personal Qualities

• Be self-motivated/self starter
• Organized
• Have a mechanical/electrical aptitude

Certification Opportunities

Upon completion of program and passing scores on exams, students may earn the following certifications:

• Cisco
• C-Tech Cabling Technician
• Windows 2000
• A+
• Microsoft MOUS
• Net +

TECH PREP Acceptance Guidelines

For acceptance into the Computer Networking TECH PREP program, you should have:

• a strong interest in engineering or manufacturing
• Junior status at your high school
  “C” average or better in Algebra and Science
• 2.5 or better overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Recommendation of high school counselor or principal
• Interest in post-secondary technical education

Final acceptance through an interview with TECH PREP staff members and acceptable scores on College Placement Tests.