The Haitian Community Immigrant Career Path
We are here to help you to get a career, not a job.




We are here to help you to get a career, not a job.
Discover how each stage of our program is designed to systematically equip you with the skills, guidance, and opportunities needed to thrive in your career. From initial assessment to professional launch, we're with you at every step.
Begin your journey by completing pre-enrollment to provide us with crucial information about your background and aspirations. This initial step helps us understand what you seek from our program, ensuring a tailored educational experience.
After pre-enrollment, undertake a skills assessment sent to your email. This evaluates your current abilities and career interests, positioning you on the right path from the start. The assessment is vital for aligning our training with your goals.
A dedicated career coach will be assigned to guide you throughout your educational journey. They will provide personalized advice and support, helping you navigate the challenges and resources, ensuring your goals are within reach.
Upon successful completion of your training, your career coach will introduce you to our partners at the Career Center. This transition is designed to propel you into the workforce, leveraging our strong partnerships to launch your successful career.
Explore a career in Information Technology, an industry known for innovation and growth. Our program prepares you with the essential skills, from software development to network security, to thrive in a dynamic and evolving digital landscape.
CompTIA A+ is a globally recognized entry-level IT certification. It’s ideal for people who are interested in pursuing a career in IT, and provides foundational skills and knowledge required for more advanced IT certifications. The courses cover a broad range of IT concepts and technologies, rather than focusing on specific products or platforms.
CompTIA also offers several other IT certifications like:
Prerequisites: there are no official prerequisites for CompTIA A+, but it’s recommended to have nine to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field.
Potential roles: a CompTIA A+ certification can help you land a number of IT support positions, including:
Average salary: IT technicians can expect an average salary of between $70,000 to $75,000.
CompTIA Network+ is designed to develop your skills and knowledge relating to IT infrastructure. This certification covers troubleshooting, configuring and managing networks. As the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need, CompTIA Network+ is an essential certification for people wanting to become a network specialist or seeking to strengthen their foundational IT networking skills.
Prerequisites: although there are no requirements, it’s generally recommended that you have either completed the CompTIA A+ certification or have the equivalent knowledge and experience before pursuing a CompTIA Network+.
Potential roles: by completing a CompTIA Network+, you could land a role as a:
Average salary: data architects can expect to earn an average annual salary of $155,000 to $175,000.
Microsoft offers a range of fundamental IT certifications. These entry-level certifications provide a practical yet detailed overview of the different Microsoft technologies. They include:
Prerequisites: while the fundamental certifications don’t have any prerequisites for study, it’s generally recommended that you have an understanding of basic IT concepts and challenges.
Potential roles: a Microsoft Fundamentals certification could help you to secure a number of different roles like:
Average salary: technical specialists can attract an average salary of between $110,000 to $130,000.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is an entry-level certification offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and is designed to provide a foundational understanding of AWS cloud services. This certification is for people with non-technical backgrounds or those in technical roles who require a basic understanding of the AWS Cloud.
Prerequisites: no prior IT or cloud experience is required.
Potential roles: as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, you qualify for a number of roles including:
Average salary: operations engineers are paid an average annual salary of $100,000 to $120,000.
Offered by the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), the GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification is designed for IT professionals who are new to the field of information security. It helps them establish a foundational understanding of essential security concepts. The GISF certification covers a range of topics including a basic overview of:
Prerequisites: there are no prerequisites for this course. However, GIAC recommends practical work experience to help master the skills necessary to pass the certification exam.
Potential roles: some jobs you could apply for after completing a GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification include:
Average salary: Information security analysts can attract a salary of $100,000 to $120,000.
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a certification offered by Scrum Alliance, one of the prominent organizations in the field of Agile and Scrum methodologies. The CSM certification is designed for people who want to become Scrum Masters and work within an Agile team.
Prerequisites: there are no prerequisites for joining the CSM certification, but participants must complete a two-day training course before attempting the certification exam.
Potential roles: with a CSM certification, you can pursue a range of roles, including
Average salary: the average annual salary for a scrum master ranges from $125,000 to $145,000.
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It’s designed for professionals who are relatively new to project management, giving them an understanding of fundamental project management concepts and terminology. As an entry-level certification, the CAPM serves as a stepping stone for those looking to pursue more advanced project management certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP).
Prerequisites: to sit for the exam, you must have a secondary degree, like the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE), and at least 23 hours of project management education.
Potential roles: after completing a CAPM, you can land a role as a:
Average salary: project managers can earn an average annual salary of $150,000.
The Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC) is an entry-level certification provided by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). It’s for people who are new to Linux, providing a foundational understanding of essential concepts. This certification covers the basics of hardware, processes, programs and the components of the Linux Operating System, system security, and how to create and run simple scripts.
Prerequisites: there are no prerequisites for this certification.
Potential roles: Linux skills can help you to excel in a range of IT jobs including:
Average salary: infrastructure engineers can command a salary in the range of $115,000 to $135,000.
The health care industry offers a wide range of work environments, from hospitals and intensive care units to dentist offices and nursing homes. Professionals who work in the medical field often enjoy meaningful work, fast-paced environments and lucrative career options.