Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
Texas Two Step For Women In Technology
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Thank you for your interest in the Texas Two-Step: Women in Technology training program. We have received an abundance of applications and are at capacity for the program. In the interest of the value of everyone’s time, we are closing the applicant pool for the remainder of the year.
Thank you for taking the time to inquire about the program. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and we wish you much success in your professional career.
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Progress begins with a brave decision for women on a mission to create a better life for themselves and their families. The decision isn't about taking a step back – it's about taking a step forward. Two steps forward. You desire to be better, go further, and never settle. Texas Two-Step for Women In Technology allows you to recognize your inner abilities and talents, sharpen the skills you already have, learn new ones, and propel you forward in your life and career.
Step One.
Mission: Future.
Progress begins with a brave decision for women on a mission to create a better life for themselves and their families. The decision isn't about returning to school—it's about moving to the future. You desire to be better, go further, and never settle, and Mission: Future allows you to recognize your inner abilities and talents, sharpen the skills you already have, learn new ones, and propel you forward in your life and career.
Topics in the Mission: Future Series include:
- Networking
- Financial Leadership
- How to Conquer the Virtual Interview
- Your Career Development Toolbox
During Mission: Future, you will uncover your top five exceptional talents—and discover exactly how to turn these talents into strengths. You will meet with a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach who will guide you through the process, allowing you to learn how to use these strengths to achieve your career goals.
Hands-on learning—sometimes called experiential—is a powerful tool. People simply learn better when they're allowed to roll up their sleeves and experience the subject matter rather than being distanced from it. The Mission: Future program is designed to help you transfer this hands-on learning directly from the classroom to the workplace and will provide numerous hands-on learning opportunities so you can experience working in the field of technology.
Step Two.
Technical Training
Regardless of age and experience, many success stories begin with earning IT certifications. You'll prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Exam in the second step of the program. More than a resume builder, IT certification validates certain skills and gives you a healthy, all-around confidence boost.
The CompTIA certification is recognized worldwide and is approved by the US Department of Defense. The course contains a variety of content presentation methods to help teach the concepts and vocabulary, and ultimately, learners are given ample opportunity to assess their skills with a multiple-choice practice exam.
Along the way, you'll learn how to:
- Compare and contrast various types of cyberattacks
- Describe the installation and configuration of network devices
- Implement secure network concepts
- Evaluate secure cloud, virtualization, and embedded systems concepts
- Install and configure identity and access services
- Compare various access control models
- Explain risk management concepts
- Explain incident response procedures
- Evaluate disaster recovery and digital forensics concepts
- Compare and contrast the characteristics of different cryptography algorithms and public key infrastructure (PKI)
Finally, you'll take the CompTIA Security+ Exam. This allows you to complete the program, having obtained a helpful certificate that can open many doors, experiences in the industry, and the career skills for your next step.
Your Next Steps.
After completing your two steps, we want to ensure you're ready to meet thousands more! Next steps can include employment or degree completion.Employment
Our advanced, high-quality career advising and the knowledge and skills you developed in Step 1 will help you land that tech job! In addition, you will have access to Handshake, our online platform, which gives you access to thousands of employers who are looking for talented individuals with the CompTIA Security+ Credential. We'll be able to guide your journey and provide helpful advice.
Degree Completion
You may decide that now is the perfect time to complete a degree! We have multiple degree opportunities that may interest you, including:
- Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences in Information Technology (BAAS-IT)
- Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences in Information Technology with Information Assurance and Cyber Security Concentrations
We also have additional support for Texas Two Step participants. This includes:
*Application available at no cost to you.
*A book scholarship for your first semester.
*A campus where you know the places and the people.
To examine program qualifications and apply, click here.
Non-discrimination Statement
Texas A&M University-San Antonio does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. No individual will be excluded from participation, denied the benefit of, or subjected to discrimination under any university program or activity.