6. Are all the trainings completed online? And where is the SDFF classroom?

N.E.O. FAQs

6. Are all the trainings completed online? And where is the SDFF classroom?

Students will do a large part of the training process in the comfort of their own homes as each student will receive access to online course curriculum, but students must come into SDFF’s classroom located at 4275 El Cajon Blvd., suite 225, San Diego, CA 92105. On site classroom instruction is intended to review all course curriculum completed at home and is scheduled to provide hands-on activities to all students. Open lab hours will also be provided.

Youth Training

N.E.O Youth IT Training PROGRAM

The San Diego Futures Foundation recently received a grant from the Gary and Mary West Foundation to launch a new Training, Certification, and Employment program known as N.E.O. (Network of Emerging Opportunities). The program is intended to provide an opportunity for recent high school graduates or equivalent ages 18 to 24 looking for an alternative to college and have great interest in the IT field. Individuals will receive classroom and online instruction to gain the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to become a successful IT Technician. Furthermore, these students will prepare for a CompTIA A+ certification and shortly after engage in internships and job placement assistance. Basic program requirements are as follows:

Ages 18 to 24 years old.
Must be interested in technology.
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and not attending post secondary education (Community College or a University).
Must be a San Diego County resident.
Must complete application and screening process.
Income requirements: Must be of Low-Income standing and be able to provide documentation of income qualification.

The Deadline for the Spring Cohort 2012 has passed. We'll continue accepting applications on an ongoing basis following this deadline, but incoming applications will be processed for the summer '12 cohort. For consideration, please apply below TODAY!