TechLEAP / WebLEAP
Computer Technology/IT
Training &
Placement Program
TechLEAP Admissions Summary
Fall 2010 Admissions Schedule
Admissions
Requirements - Complete Details
TechLEAP/WebLEAP is a computer career training and retraining program in Information Technology, with internship placements for experience. See the Admissions Page for a step-by-step guide on applying for TechLEAP.
TechLEAP trains graduate students with college degrees. Training sequences include:
- Programming, software and database development,
- Web technologies, including web applications languages, and
- Network Administration ( Microsoft Certified Desktop Support I and MCDST II, Microsoft Server 2008, Cisco, Linux/UNIX, desktop support/Help Desk & Microsoft network administration.
Students may have bachelors and masters degrees in the sciences, engineering, or "liberal arts" disciplines. See admissions requirements.
Students are placed in paid internships and employment opportunities during and after the second semester. Learn about our TechLEAP students.
- One hundred percent (100%) of TechLEAP’s Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 students who completed at least two semesters found new IT employment, received promotions, or were placed by the program in paid internships and jobs.
- Ninety-seven percent (97%) of TechLEAP graduates have been placed in area internships and jobs 2006-2008,
- Ninety-two percent (92%) of all TechLEAP graduates have been placed since 2002.
Classes & Course Scheduling:
Courses. Except for the optional Portfolio Building course Wednesday mornings, all TechLEAP courses are in the evening, usually 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., with Saturday classes generally scheduled 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. There may be options to take some TechLEAP courses during the daytime, subject to scheduling.
TechLEAP Admissions Summary
Information Sessions/Practice Test. Attend an Information
Session & take the aptitude test = info session free; test=$15. See
the Significant
Dates page for Information Session dates.
Study Algebra for Aptitude Test. Study algebra starting
now using www.algebasics.com or
similar online tutorial or algebra practice books from Barnes & Noble,
Borders, bookstores. for the July 14 Aptitude test for aptitude
in the computer sciences. A four-hour test, very helpful to both
you and us re counseling, aptitude for web or programming, networking,
etc. Cost is $35.
Admissions Dates, Test Dates & Admission Schedule. See
Significant
Dates
Page.
Admissions
Requirements. See admissions
page for information on what's on the test, other admissions requirements,. Scroll
down the page if necessary.
College Transcripts. Order your college transcripts
and have them sent to me in a sealed envelope. You must have
a college degree for admission. If your transcript if from a college
outside the U.S., see the Admissions
page for details on obtaining a
degree evaluation.
TechLEAP Application. Fill out the TechLEAP application. See
the link on the admissions page.
Contact TechLEAP Project Manager for Details
Raymond.Kimball@montgomerycollege.edu,
240-567-3825 (emails preferred)
When Prof. Kimball is out of the office, please also contact the TechLEAP Hotline at 240-567-1866.
WebLEAP student in Web Journalism
See Morning Web Series, Spring 2010 For TechLEAP information, please email Prof. Raymond J. Kimball. Phone: 240-567-3825, or TechLEAP Hotline, 240-567-1866. Significant Dates for TechLEAP Fall 2010
TechLEAP Student Success
Qualifying Tests
