Neal Noorman was working at Target, unhappy with where his career was going, and knew he needed a change. As an Army veteran who grew up around computers, he enrolled in MyComputerCareer's Cyber Warrior Program, earned four CompTIA certifications, and hit the job search hard. More than 100 applications hard.

The one that said yes? The school district he attended as a kid.

This week on Get Into IT Live, Neal talks about the grind, the wins, and landing in a career where he says he's never been happier.

We'll cover:

- What it took to go from retail to IT

- How the Cyber Warrior Program prepared him for the field

- Passing four cert exams (and the one that almost got him)

- What 100+ applications teaches you about persistence

- How support from Career Services impacted his search

- Advice for veterans and career changers considering IT

A lot of people get as far as the website and stop. Not because they're not interested, but because they don't know what comes next or how the process works.

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're sitting down with MaryAnn Alvarado, assistant director of admissions at MyComputerCareer, to walk through the full enrollment journey from first contact to first day of class. MaryAnn and her team talk to prospective students daily, and she's heard the questions, the concerns, and the reasons people almost didn't enroll. We’ll discuss:

- What happens during that first call with an admissions advisor

- How the team helps you figure out which program is the right fit

- Financial aid, GI Bill, scholarships, and other ways to pay for training

- The difference between campus and live online options

- What to expect between enrollment and your first day of class

You've submitted dozens of resumes. Maybe hundreds. And you're not hearing back.

So where's the disconnect?

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're joined by Whitney Ortiz, certified professional resume writer and DoD training & development manager at RecruitMilitary. Whitney works with job seekers and employers every day, and she's going to discuss what's working, what's not, and what you can do to break through.

We're covering:

- Why resumes go unanswered and where the breakdown happens

- How AI and ATS screening tools are shaping the hiring process on both sides

- What recruiters look for when they land on your LinkedIn profile

- How career changers and transitioning service members can present their experience 

- What networking should look like in 2026

Whether you're a veteran transitioning to civilian work, switching careers into IT, or a recent graduate trying to land that first role, this one's for you.

If you've been watching The IT Blitz, you already know lead instructor Jim Atria. If you haven't, this is your introduction. With nearly 50 episodes in the can and recent features in The AI Journal, eCampus News, and CBS 17's Job Alert, Jim has been one of the loudest voices in the room on what's really happening in IT right now.

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're sitting down with Jim to dig into the stories and themes he's been tracking on The IT Blitz, from tariff-driven PC pricing chaos to the skills debate reshaping IT careers. We'll discuss:

- Why leaning too hard on AI tools could be holding IT professionals back

- What "friction maxxing" is and why it's showing up in IT skill development conversations

- The Rampacolypse: what tariff-driven pricing is doing to the PC market

- Why companies that replaced workers with automation keep hiring those workers back

- His take on Microsoft, vibe coding, and the real state of entry-level IT in 2026

Most veterans know how to serve. Not all of them know how to sell themselves on a resume.

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're sitting down with Jeremy Karr, Career Advisor at VetJobs. VetJobs and its sister organization Military Spouse Jobs have placed over 121,000 veterans, military spouses, and caregivers into careers, all at no cost. Jeremy spent 20 years in the U.S. Army before transitioning into civilian recruiting, and now he helps veterans and military families navigate the job search every day.

Join us for an honest conversation about:

- Translating military experience into a resume that gets noticed

- The biggest mistakes veterans and military spouses make in the job search

- What employers want to see when you don't have years of experience

- How the first-ever college partnership between MyComputerCareer and VetJobs is connecting veterans with IT careers

Plus, get details on the free MyComputerCareer Virtual IT Career Fair on Wednesday, September 16th, 2-6 PM EST.

Whether you're a veteran, a military spouse, or anyone making a career change, this one's for you.

What happens when you step away from a career field for five years and then decide to come back? That's the question at the center of this week's episode. 

Juan "Leo" Espinoza spent nearly 14 years in the U.S. Army as a Systems Maintainer and Integrator, with assignments that included intelligence operations in Germany and a deployment to Iraq. After leaving the military in 2020, life took some unexpected turns. Five years later, Leo made the decision to get back into IT, enrolled in the Cyber Warrior Program at MyComputerCareer, and stacked up a serious set of CompTIA certifications along the way.

This week on Get Into IT Live, Leo joins us to talk about:

- Coming back to IT after years away from the field

- Why he chose a formal training program over recertifying on his own

- The TikTok ad that started it all

- Why he sees his current role as a bridge, not a destination

- Advice for veterans considering a move into IT

Watch the live show here: https://youtube.com/live/pqSAyMTElmc

The most widely used learning management system in higher ed got hacked. Colleges are offering degrees in nine months. And students are turning down Ivy League universities for schools that can prove a return on investment.

This week on Get Into IT Live, we sit down with Alcino Donadel, editor at University Business magazine, to break down three of his recent articles shaping the conversation around education and cybersecurity.

We're covering:

- What the Canvas cyberattack means for students and cybersecurity pros

- Why faster degrees are gaining ground and what critics have to say

- How career outcomes and ROI are reshaping the college search

Watch the live here: https://youtube.com/live/-irHCTqU0O4

Whether you're studying for certs, weighing your education options, or already working in IT, this one's worth your lunch break.

One job opening changed the direction of this guest's entire career. Carlos Cameron left college to pursue an accelerated path into IT, and along the way an opportunity from his Career Services team sent him overseas to train as an Electronics Technician in Hungary. Now he's been promoted to Incoming Quality Assurance Supervisor at Foxconn, and he's here to tell us how it all happened.

Carlos is a U.S. Army veteran who spent years as a Document Specialist and Visual Information Specialist before making the jump into tech. He came through MyComputerCareer's ITSA, CSS, and CSE programs and holds certifications including CompTIA A+, Security+, Linux Essentials, and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.

Join us live as we talk about: 

*Leaving college to pursue a faster path into IT 

*What it was like training overseas in Hungary 

*How one opportunity led to a promotion 

*His advice for veterans and career changers considering IT

Watch the live show here: https://youtube.com/live/U-lmO2wHBtA

AI is taking jobs. That's the headline. Here's what the hiring data says.

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're sitting down with Dr. James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist at CompTIA, to separate the panic from the numbers. We’ll discuss:

-Why the panic over AI wiping out entry-level IT jobs doesn't line up with the hiring 

  data

-What does tech employment growth look like compared to the rest of the U.S. 

  workforce

-Whether or not IT is still a viable career path

-What "AI skills" really means in a job posting

-Where James thinks the entry-level IT market stands two years from now

Watch the live show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydxGVJB4GZE&t=1859s

Is the technology you use every day quietly stressing you out? You're not alone, and there's a name for what you're feeling.

Journalist and author Mike Elgan has been covering technology for decades. His recent Computerworld piece "People Are Getting Sick of AI, Literally" identifies a wave of brand-new conditions, from job fear to digital burnout to people forming emotional bonds with software, that a lot of people are feeling but couldn't quite name until now.

This week on Get Into IT Live, Mike joins us to make sense of it all.

- What is "AI FOMO" and who is deliberately manufacturing it?

- Why are coders, copyeditors, and other professionals losing sleep over their careers?

- What is "Automated Ghosting Syndrome" and why should job seekers care?

- Is there a version of this story that ends well?

Skeptical about AI? Love AI? Either way this is a great one to join.

Twenty years in the Air Force, a master's degree in Information Systems, and a Director of IT title on his resume. James Isenhour still chose to enroll at MyComputerCareer. Now he's at Amazon Web Services.

Join us this Friday as James breaks down the path from military service to MyCC to AWS, and what it took to get there. We'll cover:

- What led a 20-year Air Force vet with an advanced degree to choose 

  MyComputerCareer

- How earning his CCNA and CySA+ changed the way employers looked at him

- Education, experience, or certifications: which one moves the needle most

- What veterans with technical backgrounds tend to underestimate about the civilian 

   IT job market

- What to know before enrolling in the CSS or CSE programs

Watch the live video here: https://youtube.com/live/Nf9SqdaEhrE

Join us this Friday, June 12 at noon (Eastern) for a new episode of Get Into IT Live!

Brandon McCray spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy running compliance and inspection programs across a massive healthcare enterprise. Now he is pursuing a career in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance, where his audit and inspection background directly translates.

Brandon recently completed the Cyber Warrior Program at MyComputerCareer, earning his CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+ certifications. He joins us to talk about the transition, the training, and what it looks like to build a new career in cybersecurity GRC after two decades of federal service.

Whether you are a veteran considering IT, a career changer weighing your options, or just getting started in cybersecurity, this one is for you.

Watch the live here: https://youtube.com/live/S-IJQmgP0yA

Twenty years in the U.S. Army. Command and Control systems. Air and Missile Defense operations. A TS/SCI clearance. And now, a Cyber Warrior Program graduate.

This Friday, we sit down with Edward Toliver the day before he walks across the stage with 1,577 fellow graduates. We're talking about his military career, what led him to MyComputerCareer, and why veterans are a natural fit for IT and cybersecurity training. We'll discuss:

-What 20 years of Army service really prepares you for in IT

-What the Cyber Warrior Program is like when your cohort is full of veterans

-Earning A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+ while still on active duty

-What he'd tell any veteran on the fence about making this move

-How amazing it feels to graduate!

Live show here: https://youtube.com/live/V5Edtoi_jXA

You applied, you interviewed, you got the offer. There's just one problem: none of it was real.

AI-powered job scams have gotten frighteningly good, and new grads and job seekers are in the crosshairs right now. This week, we're sitting down with Russ Munisteri, CISSP and cybersecurity expert at MyComputerCareer, to break down exactly how these scams work, what makes them so convincing, and how to protect yourself before it's too late. We’ll discuss:

*How scammers use AI to build fake recruiter profiles 

*Why chat-only interviews are a serious red flag 

*The data harvesting threat hiding inside "legitimate" job applications 

*How deepfakes are being used to fool candidates on video calls 

*What to do if you think you've already been targeted

Link to the video: https://youtube.com/live/j9D8ymnFyqs

Thinking about leaving your current career for IT but not sure where to start?

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're sitting down with Sydney King, a former healthcare worker who went from caring for patients to building a career in IT support and Identity and Access Management. Sydney went through MyComputerCareer's ITSA program, continued on to the Cyber Security Engineer program, then earned his Associate degree...all while working!

He's now a technical support specialist putting his training to work every day.

We'll cover:

- What made him walk away from healthcare and bet on IT

- What the full program journey looks like from ITSA through an Associate degree 

- What a typical day looks like in IT

- Why he recommends a similar path for others

- Advice for anyone sitting on the fence about making a career change

Watch the live show here: https://youtube.com/live/Nt0ZzMM7TPM

Think Security+ is just another checkbox on a resume? Think again.

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're going inside one of the most recognized certifications in IT. Russ Munisteri is a CISSP, Program Chair and Lead Instructor at MyComputerCareer, and a cybersecurity evangelist and trainer with over 25 years in the field.

We're breaking down what Security+ covers, where people get tripped up, what it takes to pass, and why employers keep asking for the cert. We’ll also dive into:

- What the Security+ exam tests

- The topics that trip people up most

- How to prepare for performance-based questions

- Why employers keep asking for the credential

- What it means for your career

https://youtube.com/live/nZvgieeJBmk

Thinking you've missed your window to break into IT? Think again.

This week on Get Into IT Live, we're sitting down with Daniel Fetter, a 20-year Target employee who walked away from retail management in his late 40s, earned his CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications through MyComputerCareer, and landed his first IT job. He's now doing big things as a deployment technician.

Join us for an honest conversation about:

-Making a major career change later in life

-What the training process looks like from the inside

-Getting through the program and into the job market

-What day-to-day IT work looks like 

If you've ever talked yourself out of making a change, this one's for you.

Watch the live show here: https://youtube.com/live/E4EcP3-_xz0

Are you applying for jobs but not hearing back? Your resume might not be the problem.

This week, we're sitting down with Victoria Moore, senior account executive at Largemouth Communications and president of the North Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Victoria helps brands of all sizes tell their stories in meaningful ways. This week, she's bringing that same expertise to your job search.

In this episode, we're covering:

-How to build a LinkedIn profile that works 

-What to post when you feel like you have nothing to say

-Other platforms worth your time (and ones that aren't)

-How to network when you don't know where to start

-Whether a portfolio site or personal blog is worth the effort

Your online presence is working for you or against you right now.

Watch the live show here: https://youtube.com/live/48BXONhbKpI

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Thinking about IT training but not sure what you're getting into? Network+ is one of the first milestones on the path to an IT career, and this week we're breaking it all down. (Oh, and we're giving away a free "subnetting made simple" reference guide to all attendees)

Robbie Storch, Lead Instructor for the Cyber Warrior Program at MyComputerCareer and a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor with decades of real-world networking experience, is back to give you the full picture on one of IT's most important foundational certifications. He’ll discuss:

-What Network+ covers and where it fits in your IT journey

-Subnetting, math, and the stuff that trips people up

-How to prepare for the exam and what to expect when you sit for it

-What the certification opens up for you in the job market

Whether you're already in a program, thinking about enrolling, or just trying to figure out if IT is the right path, this one is for you. We’ll see you Friday!

What a year! We're sitting down with MyComputerCareer CEO Amy Onuska to celebrate an incredible 2025 packed with student wins.

Over 4,300 graduates. Nearly 7,000 certifications earned. Career Services supporting students in amazing ways. The Cyber Warrior Program crushing it for veterans. And a whole lot more.

Amy's going to walk us through the highlights, talk about what's driving the momentum, and share what's coming in 2026. Plus we'll get into the skills conversation that's getting louder every day and why alternative pathways to IT careers matter more than ever.

This one's going to be fun. Join us live and throw your questions in the chat!

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