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- To apply for consideration into one of our various TechTalent Programs, please complete the Online Application
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- For downloadable DCI TechTalent: Career Pathway Curricula or detailed program information, please request at email: techhire@dciresourcesllc.com
Free IT Training → Industry Certification → Job Placement
Career ConneCT is a Connecticut state initiative that provides free short-term training (5–20 weeks) leading to industry-recognized credentials and employment in high-demand career pathways.
What's Included:
- Tuition-free training programs
- Industry certification exam preparation and testing
- Skills assessment and career coaching
- Job placement support
- Supportive services (transportation, childcare, housing, food assistance, technology, stipends)
DCI's Track Record With Career ConneCT
DCI Resources has proudly served as a Career ConneCT training provider, consistently delivering strong outcomes for participants:
- Direct connections to our network of IT hiring partners
- Hands-on training in our hi-tech classrooms and virtual labs
- Certified instructors with real-world industry experience
- Job Placement Assistance from enrollment through employment
WIOA - The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
For more information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa
Federally Funded Training → Industry Credentials → Career Advancement
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal program that funds job training and employment services for eligible adults, dislocated workers, and youth. WIOA helps individuals gain the skills needed for in-demand careers—at no cost to qualified participants.
What's Included:
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Tuition-free training programs
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Industry-recognized certification exam fees
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Career counseling and job search assistance
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Supportive services (transportation, childcare, and more)
DCI's WIOA Track Record
For recent Dashboard performa data: <click here>
Since 2009, DCI Resources has provided IT training through WIOA-funded programs, placing graduates directly into Connecticut's growing IT workforce. Our participants benefit from:
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Hands-on training through our Virtual Learning Labs
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Certified instructors with real-world experience
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Job Placement Assistance from enrollment through employment
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Direct pathways to IT careers in cybersecurity, cloud, and technical support
 Good Jobs Challenge
Key Program Details (as of 2026)
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Purpose: It supports "sectoral partnerships"—collaborations between employers, training providers, labor unions, and community organizations—to train workers for in-demand skills in specific industries.
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Funding: Initially launched with $500 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA), the program received an additional $25 million in 2024 to focus on key technology areas and national security.
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Impact Goal: The program aims to place approximately 53,000 workers into jobs across 35 states and one territory.
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Phases of Support:
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System Development: Building the infrastructure for regional workforce systems.
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Program Design: Developing curriculum and training materials based on industry needs.
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Program Implementation: Delivering training and connecting participants directly to jobs.
Participant Benefits
The program is specifically designed to remove barriers for underserved populations, including veterans, people of color, and individuals in rural communities. Participants may receive:
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Wraparound Services: Support for childcare, transportation, and language trainingto ensure they can complete their training.
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Free Training: Access to technical training and industry-recognized credentials at no cost to the participant.
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Employer Commitment: Participating employers often commit to hiring graduates of the training programs.
Tech Talent Grant Program
Multi-Pathway Training → Industry Certifications
→ Job Market Ready
In partnership with Capital Workforce Partners and EDSI, DCI delivers the Tech Talent program—preparing Connecticut residents for IT careers through targeted certifications aligned to employer demand.
Career Pathways & Certifications:
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Cybersecurity
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Network security, threat awareness, security fundamentals
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Linux, operating systems, technical support
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Full Stack Development
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IoT, emerging technologies, connected systems
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What Sets Tech Talent Apart:
While only one core certification is required for program completion, DCI goes further—offering additional certifications at no extra cost. Our employer partners consistently value candidates with diverse credentials spanning cybersecurity, IoT, Linux, project management, SCRUM, and more.
The DCI Approach:
We believe in well-rounded education that exceeds minimum benchmarks. By equipping students with multiple certifications, we create a robust talent pool that meets the evolving needs of Connecticut's IT employers.
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The Tech Ready Career Training aims to empower individuals across Connecticut with high-demand skills in the Information Technology Industry.
Through our collaboration with the Stamford Partnership, we are committed to serving our community by bridging the gap between job seekers’ and employers’ demands. With a focus on accessibility, our IT training programs are designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in the dynamic technology field.
This is an online three-month program that meets three days a week. Participants participate in virtual labs and receive support during in-class sessions. Tech Ready provides paid training, pays for your certification, and helps with job placement.
By enrolling in our Tech Ready Career Training, you will have the opportunity to take classes covering a wide range of essential IT skills.
– Career Tracks –
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Server+
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- Project Management
- AWS Cloud
- Google Cloud
- Python
- IC2 Cybersecurity
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Not only will you receive comprehensive training in these areas, but you’ll also have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications upon successful completion of your courses.
- Must be 18 years old and over.
- Must live in Connecticut
- High Diploma or GED
- Must be a US Citizen
TechHire Initiative
The TechHire Initiative was endorsed by the previous White House administration.. TechHire Initiative is a campaign with the sole purpose of expanding local tech sectors by establishing tech talent pipelines in communities across the country. These new programs focus on providing workers the skills for a pathway to the middle class while providing employers with the skilled technology workers need to grow and expand.
“When these tech jobs go unfilled, it’s a missed opportunity for the workers, but it’s also a missed opportunity for your city, your community, your county, your state, and our nation". Revolutions in technology and communication have created an entire economy of high-tech, high-wage jobs that can be located anywhere there's an internet connection." - Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President
Employer demand for IT skills is ever present – and constantly growing. Firms prepared to hire from credential-awarding training programs are reviewing and upgrading their hiring practices to integrate certification-based hiring.
Tech jobs pay one and a half times the average wage of a private-sector job. Studies have shown that these opportunities are also accessible to those without college degrees – men and women with non-degree certificates in computer and information services earned more than 65 percent of men and women, respectively, with traditional Associate Degrees. Today, there are over 600,000 open IT jobs across all sectors – more than two-thirds in fields outside the tech sector, such as manufacturing, financial services and healthcare.
TechHire Initiative: ITXpress Program
Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB)
Program Flyer (Click on image to download PDF file)
Accelerated IT Training → Industry Credentials → Tech Career Pathway
TechHire is a national initiative originally endorsed by the White House to expand local tech sectors by building talent pipelines in communities across the country. The program provides pathways to middle-class tech careers while giving employers the skilled workforce they need.
"When these tech jobs go unfilled, it's a missed opportunity for the workers, but it's also a missed opportunity for your city, your community, your county, your state, and our nation." — Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President
Why TechHire Matters:
- Tech jobs pay 1.5x the average private-sector wage
- Over 600,000 open IT positions across all industries
- Accessible to those without traditional college degrees
- Two-thirds of IT jobs are outside the tech sector (healthcare, manufacturing, finance)
DCI's TechHire Programs
DCI Resources served as a U.S. Department of Labor TechHire grant training partner, delivering accelerated three-month IT training programs to young adults in Connecticut.
Program Highlights:
- Accelerated 3-month training semesters
- Industry-recognized credentials (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft, Cisco, IC3)
- Hi-tech classrooms and virtual learning labs
- Employer partner network
- Free to eligible participants
Eligibility:
- Connecticut resident
- Ages 17–29
- Some barrier to education or employment
- Part-time students welcome
UST Global: Step IT Up America
Intensive Training → Advanced Certifications → Direct Hire Placement
DCI Resources partnered with UST Global on the Hartford region's first Step IT Up America (SIUA) program—a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to place women, minorities, and veterans into STEM careers.
Program Highlights:
- Intensive 6-month training program
- Advanced IT certifications with capstone projects
- Career tracks in Business Analysis, Cybersecurity, and Java Development
- Direct placement with regional employers including Cigna, CareCentrix, Marsh & McLennan, Ahold, and The Hartford
This initiative demonstrated DCI's ability to deliver advanced, employer-aligned training that creates direct pathways to careers at Fortune 500 companies.
📧 techhire@dciresourcesllc.com for program details and career pathway information
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