After dislocating his shoulder during a shift at FedEx, Danavan McIntosh decided he wanted a job that engaged his mind, instead of taxing his body.
As a kid, he鈥檇 always enjoyed taking apart gaming systems and putting them back together 鈥� to figure out how they worked. Today, he knows computers are essential to our way of life and industries are in need of tech-savvy people.
He decided to turn his childhood interest into a career. Danavan left his job at FedEx behind for a career in the tech world. The key to his success will be a certification program. If he passes the tests at the end, he鈥檒l qualify for a number of entry-level jobs as an IT professional.
For more information about the programs mentioned in this episode and more, check out our .
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