Evan developed an interest in technology at a young age, which only grew stronger over time. He said, “As I grew up, the IT industry seemed like a near impossible field – a Catch 22 of sorts – requiring training only offered in professional environments that require prior experience, until I learned about ITWorks.” With determination to reach his goal to become an IT professional, but unsure of his path, he decided to join ITWorks.
“The selling points for me were that it was founded in a nonprofit; propelling the program to reach motivated students who might not be able to pursue a degree. Once I began interviewing, I got a sense of genuine passion from the ITWorks staff which made it feel like I was coming into something that values each individual student and their future success. These kinds of programs are a saving grace for a lot of people. I bounced around in various trades, customer service jobs, but I did not want to lock myself down to an occupation that I didn’t enjoy. I’m ready to move beyond that.”
Evan completed his internship at Reed Smith, graduated with two IT certifications, and secured a full-time IT contract position with Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. While enrolled in college and studying for his Network + Certification, Evan secured a full-time position working for Comcast’s Tech Bar in September 2018.