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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 26 MIN

Reasons For Not Joining the IT Industry?

from Tech in the Right Direction · host Jennifer Didier

Enjoy this podcast replay: Jennifer Didier has a wonderful conversation with Courtney Quinn, Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA. As they reminisce gain wisdom in  the importance to Own it, Know it, and Grow it. These steps can help you set the stage for the next chapter of your career.  You should definitely Consider a career in the IT field.   Bio: Courtney Quinn is the Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA, the largest trade association for technology professionals. Courtney has played a vital role in the organization's efforts to help over 2 million people earn tech certifications and gain the skills they need to succeed in the tech industry. With a strong background in both technical and leadership roles, Courtney is a valuable resource for anyone looking to start or advance their career in technology. Connect with her to know more about your potential to launch a tech career and how to get ahead in the industry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyquinn1/. Passion areas: Helping job seekers develop career transition strategies through the OWN IT, KNOW IT, GROW IT framework - Transferable Skills (OWN IT) - Own the skills you have and make them your competitive advantage - Financial Goals (KNOW IT) - Know where you want to go in life and how long it will take to get there - Skill Building (GROW IT) - Grow the skills you need to take your first step towards a new career Courtney thrives on Instilling confidence in job seekers about their ability to work in tech and achieve job satisfaction. Comtia.org  Career Update: Senior Director of Marketing at Paragon Micro

Enjoy this podcast replay: Jennifer Didier has a wonderful conversation with Courtney Quinn, Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA. As they reminisce gain wisdom in  the importance to Own it, Know it, and Grow it. These steps can help you set the stage for the next chapter of your career.  You should definitely Consider a career in the IT field.   Bio: Courtney Quinn is the Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA, the largest trade association for technology professionals. Courtney has played a vital role in the organization's efforts to help over 2 million people earn tech certifications and gain the skills they need to succeed in the tech industry. With a strong background in both technical and leadership roles, Courtney is a valuable resource for anyone looking to start or advance their career in technology. Connect with her to know more about your potential to launch a tech career and how to get ahead in the industry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyquinn1/. Passion areas: Helping job seekers develop career transition strategies through the OWN IT, KNOW IT, GROW IT framework - Transferable Skills (OWN IT) - Own the skills you have and make them your competitive advantage - Financial Goals (KNOW IT) - Know where you want to go in life and how long it will take to get there - Skill Building (GROW IT) - Grow the skills you need to take your first step towards a new career Courtney thrives on Instilling confidence in job seekers about their ability to work in tech and achieve job satisfaction. Comtia.org  Career Update: Senior Director of Marketing at Paragon Micro

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