Transitioning To Tech with Maricza McKenzie

In this episode, we invite Maricza McKenzie. Maricza is a Veteran who served over 9 years in the U.S. Army. During her time as a Reservist, she joined the NPower training program to advance her technology skillset & develop a career in the field. Upon graduating from NPower she was offered a full-time position & now works as a Recruitment Admissions Manager. In her role, she helps veterans and military spouses transition to careers in tech through NPower’s training program. What you will learn: - What’s NPower and what’s their mission - Women in Information Technology and STEM - How is NPower training programs funded - Application for the training programs - Diversity in the program participation - How the training programs results in professional development - Language barrier between Military and corporate America - What makes NPower unique Mic Drop Moments 🎤Maricza at (04:05) - Our program is completely free. 🎤Maricza at (04:56) - The tech fundamental is 23 weeks long. So, you’re going to do 16 weeks of intense training, IT training in the classroom. Right now we are 100 virtual. So, that’s another mic drop. 🎤Maricza at (11:05) - We have our career team, who works with all of our trainees to help them with their resumes, to help them with networking skills. 🎤Maricza at (13:25) - The application will come to myself. It will come to myself and my student recruiting. 🎤 Earnest at (14:38) - Remember only 1% of the population serves. Those are a different kind of person who wants to be selfless, right? And that’s the kind of person I want on my team. 🎤Maricza at (16:45) - Since our program is completely free, the G.I. Bill is not needed. 🎤Earnest at (19:18) - Clifton works for NPower. So, let's go for another one. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Maricza: 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/maricza-mckenzie-bb0b551b/ Get in touch with Trevor Houston: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/ Get to know all things Who Ya Know: 👉 https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. We can help you assess your situation and guide you through this transition. For more info, visit 👉 https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com/