Lecture Notes: PCIS Admissions Overview

Introduction

• Speaker: Victoria Grooms, Director of Admissions at PCIS
• Purpose: Overview of PCIS and the admissions process
• Duration: 45-minute session including Q&A

Agenda

1. Virtual housekeeping
2. Welcome from President and CEO
3. Overview of Prescolis
4. Enrollment and admissions process
5. Tech training courses
6. Next steps
7. Q&A session

Virtual Housekeeping

• Webinar format: everyone is muted, not on camera
• Communication through Q&A feature

What Sets Prescolis Apart

• National nonprofit advancing economic equity for 25+ years
• Focus on equitable access to education
• Creating a diverse tech workforce

Video Overview

• Prescolis helps companies find and develop tech talent
• Offers upskilling and reskilling
• Over 177,000 alumni
• Alumni work at Fortune 1000 companies like Amazon and Capital One
• Diverse learner population
  • 87% people of color, 42% women
  • 44% aged 18-29; 65% without a four-year degree
  • 3% military background

Message from President and CEO (Pleno Aala)

• Prescolis trains people for IT careers
• Focus on creating opportunities in underserved communities
• IT training provided for 26 years

Program Overview

• Operating in 21 US locations
• Model works through technical training, professional development, and employer connections
• Tuition-free, full-time, immersive training courses
• Support for two years post-graduation

Core Values

• Ambition, Integrity, Professionalism, High service level, Perseverance, Resourcefulness
• Adapted to remote training during the pandemic

Learner Life Cycle

1. Explore training tracks
2. Complete eligibility form
3. Attend admissions overview
4. Become a "Learner"
5. Graduate
6. Alumni with upskilling opportunities

Courses Offered

1. IT Support Course
   • 13-week course
   • Focus: PC hardware, networking, systems administration
   • Hands-on experience with desktop IT technology
2. Software Engineering
   • 15-week course
   • Focus: Web development, project management, database management
3. Cyber Security
   • 15-week course
   • Focus: Enterprise-grade security tools, cyber security concepts
4. AWS Cloud Practitioner
   • 15-week course
   • Focus: IT fundamentals, AWS core services

Admissions Process

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 18+ years old
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Eligible to work in the US
  • Commit to full-time training
• Steps:
  • Complete eligibility form
  • Attend admissions overview
  • Take Baseline assessment
  • Participate in behavioral interview

Upcoming Steps

• Baseline assessment: comprehension, critical thinking, digital literacy
• Assessment details and interview scheduling
• Sign-in form for attendance tracking

Contact Information

• Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook
• Direct Contact:
  • Phone: 513-357-2206 ext. 3023
  • Email: [email protected]

Q&A

• Open for questions and further assistance
• Support available for the Cincinnati and Chicago markets

These notes summarize the main points of the PCIS admissions overview. Review and use them as a guide for understanding the Prescolis training programs and next steps in the admissions process.