IT Bootcamp
This 24-week class is tailored to adults seeking to make a change of career into the field of Information
Technology (IT). Two nights per week, students will explore the fundamentals of IT to gain a practical
understanding of the core concepts. Through a combination of lecture, guest speakers, homework, and
hands-on labs, this class is designed to be beneficial to a variety of preferred learning styles.
The class will prepare students to take the CompTIA A+ exam, a certification that is universally recognized in the industry as having the equivalent of two years of experience in the field. This certification
equips students with the skill sets needed for entry-level IT job opportunities upon graduating.
Providing all the information you need to earn your A+ certification, this course will cover:
• The Physical Computer: Hardware components, peripherals, and Installation
• Operating Systems: Personal, Enterprise, and Server Operating Systems
• Networking Infrastructure: Switches, Servers, and Setup
• Understanding and Troubleshooting
• Professionalism and Business Conduct
In partnership with the Missouri Job Center, The Geek Foundation classes are at no cost to those who
meet eligibility guidelines, and creates accessible education for underrepresented members of our community. For more information about the program, email info@thegeekfoundation.org or to enroll, contact
the Missouri Job Center at 417-887-4343.
Classes begin October 28 and October 29. Class A will be held Monday's and Wednesday's from 6 - 8 pm at the O'Reilly Center for Hope at 1518 E. Dale St. Class B will be held Tuesday's and Thursday's from 6 - 8 pm at the Fairbanks at 1126 N. Broadway Ave. Seats are limited.
Web Development Bootcamps
This 20-week class is tailored to adults seeking to make a change of career into the Information
Technology (IT) and computer programming fields. Two nights per week, students will explore the
fundamentals of front-end and back-end web development to gain a practical understanding of the core
concepts of computer programming and its use in web development. Through a combination of lecture,
guest speakers, homework, and hands-on labs, this class is designed to be beneficial to a variety of preferred learning styles.
Intro to Professional Full-Stack Web Development in JavaScript - 2 Units (20 Weeks):
• Unit 1: JavaScript - foundational programming concepts and front-end programming in JavaScript,
including testing and Angular (a popular JavaScript framework)
• Unit 2: Skill Track - job-ready skills to build full-stack web applications using Java (with Spring Boot)
or C# (with .NET MVC)
In partnership with the Missouri Job Center, The Geek Foundation classes are at no cost to those who
meet eligibility guidelines, and creates accessible education for underrepresented members of our community. For more information about the program, email info@thegeekfoundation.org or to enroll, contact
the Missouri Job Center at 417-887-4343.
Class begins October 28. Class will be held Monday's and Wednesday's from 6 - 8 pm at the Fairbanks at 1126 N. Broadway Ave. Seats are limited.