LAN Specialist Training Begins Oct. 14 at Grossmont College

     In the professional world, the days of the standalone computer are gone. Today, computers must be networked together so that every member of an organization can share files, data, printers, and other devices. LAN (Local Area Network) Specialists design, install, operate, and maintain these internal networks so organizations can operate at maximum efficiency. LAN Specialists are creative, technically-oriented, computer-savvy, independent-minded team players.

     The next LAN Specialist class at Grossmont College begins Monday, October 14, 2002 and continues until May 2003. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Class sizes are small, learning teams are encouraged, and tutoring is provided. No previous knowledge or experience is required, but it helps to have an aptitude for and desire to learn computing skills.
During six months of coursework, students earn approximately 30 units of college credit. The coursework is followed by a 150-hour internship, and job search training and assistance. Once graduates are working, they often use the units they have earned as a springboard to a college degree.

     Courses include Principles of Information Systems, Operating Systems, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Small Computer Systems, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, LAN Management, and Network Design. Students train on networked IBM-compatible PCs using Novell Netware and Windows XP.

     The cost of the program is $5000 for California residents, $9600 for non-residents. Fees are subsidized for eligible clients of the Dept. of Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, Private Rehab, One-Stop Career Centers, and military Career Advancement Centers. Others may enroll on a private-pay basis.

     Since 1985, Grossmont College's Leadership & Economic Development Institute (LEDI) has been training motivated individuals for professional careers that offer interesting work, competitive pay, good benefits, and a chance to get ahead. LAN graduates are typically in great demand, enjoying job security and earning high rates of pay.

     For program details, visit www.grossmont.net/ledi/lanspec.htm
For more information or to enroll contact Malissa Kemp, 619-644-7608; malissa.kemp@gcccd.net.
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