Interactive College of Technology

1. Interactive College of Technology Admissions Presentation

2. TODAY YOU HAVE TAKEN A COURAGEOUS FIRST STEP With The Right Skills You Can Be Competitive.

3. Setting the Plan in Motion I want to learn more about you. Take a tour, meet people, and see the campus. You can then show me you have desire, interest, and motivation. If this is a good partnership, we can discuss completing your application for admission.

4. Let’s Get to Know You Background Family Life Work History Prior Education Hobbies

5. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN… Begin at the End! 1 Year? 3 Years? 5 Years? Is this realistic?

6. Some Thoughts About What You Want Education stuff Stuff you love People who love & support you Stuff that motivates you What does success mean to YOU? Stuff someone will pay you to do Stuff you want to change Stuff that may hinder you

7. Key Questions How do you reach these goals? Who will be there to help you along the way? What is standing in your way?

8. How can ICT help? What are you looking to get out of your training? What are you looking for in your college of choice?

9. About ICT • Private, licensed, accredited, two-year college • Established in 1982 • Campuses in Georgia (Chamblee, Morrow and Gainesville), Texas (Houston), Kentucky (Newport) • Ranked by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the Top 20 Best Values for Students in Our Sector • Low Student-Instructor Ratio • Upgrade & Refresher Privileges • Career Placement Services

10. ICT means shorter time in college and MORE time EARNING! SHORTER TIME IN COLLEGE MORE TIME WORKING & Earning Interactive College of Technology NON-TRADITIONAL MORE TIME IN COLLEGE LESS TIME WORKING & Earning Junior/Community College TRADITIONAL EXTENDED TIME IN SERVICE LESS TIME WORKING & Earning Military LONGEST TIME IN COLLEGE SHORTER TIME WORKING & EARNING UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Traditional College

12. What you need to GET HIRED! • 1. College-level Training • Diplomas and degrees • 2. Industry Certifications • Offered in each program • 3. Experience • Externship • 4. Career Success Skills • Resume writing, job interviewing and more!

13. #1 – College Level Training Medical Office Administration Information Technology HVAC & Commercial Refrigeration Accounting Business Management Business Information Systems Human Resource Management Bilingual Administrative Support Click on any program area above to view details about that area!

14. Medical Office Administration SOHL Classes CBT Classes NEXT • Career Objectives • Builds the skills necessary to work in and/or manage a medical office. • Work in the medical field without exposure to blood. • Specific Skills • Medical terminology • Manage patient records • Insurance & billing • HIPAA and other medical laws • Certifications • NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant • NHA – Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist BACK

15. Accounting SOHL Classes CBT Classes NEXT • Career Objectives • Accounting office or department • Tax returns • Specific Skills • Bookkeeping • Cost accounting • Federal taxes • Corporate accounting • Financial statements • Certifications • Intuit QuickBooks Certified User • Microsoft Office Word and Excel BACK

16. Business Information Systems SOHL Classes CBT Classes NEXT • Career Objectives • Work behind the scenes managing company data • Work with people presenting company data • Specific Skills • Document preparation and management • Spreadsheets • Databases • Web design • Graphics creation • Slideshows (PowerPoint) • Cloud services (SharePoint) • Customer relationship management (CRM) • Project management (MS Project) • Certifications • 5 Microsoft Certifications • Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook BACK

17. Human Resource Management SOHL Classes CBT Classes NEXT • Career Objectives • Work in an HR firm • Work in an HR department • Specific Skills • Labor laws • Payroll processing • Selection and recruiting talent • Benefits administration • Certifications • Microsoft Certifications • Word, Excel, Outlook BACK

18. Information Technology SOHL Classes CBT Classes NEXT • Career Objectives • Help desk & user support • Network administration • Specific Skills • Computer hardware and software • Network engineering and administration • Cybersecurity • Certifications • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) • Operating Systems, Server Administration, Networking, Security • CompTIA • A+, Network+, Security+ BACK * Available in Associate Degree program only with selected electives

19. HVAC & Commercial Refrigeration NEXT * Available in HVAC/R and Associate Degree Programs only • Career Objectives • Residential service and repair • Commercial Refrigeration* • Specific Skills • Residential/Commercial troubleshooting and repair • Basic electricity and schematics • U.S. Department of Energy Manuals J & D • Commercial Refrigeration* • Certifications • EPA Certification • NATE Heat Pumps • NATE Gas • NATE Light Commercial Refrigeration* BACK

20. Business Management NEXT • Career Objectives • Open and run your own business • Work as a department manager in a medium to large business • Specific Skills • Business law (including labor law) • Sales and marketing • Human resource management • Business plans • Finance BACK

21. Bilingual Administrative Support SOHL Classes CBT Classes NEXT • Career Objectives • Provide customer service or sales service to the Hispanic market • Be an administrative assistant for managers and executives • Specific Skills • Basic conversational Spanish • Advanced business English • Office management • Certifications • 5 Microsoft Certifications • Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook BACK

22. SOHL A Better Way to Learn Online! Bring together LIFE & LEARNING! Synchronous Online Hybrid Learning Uses cutting-edge technology (Polycom and Zoom) to bring students and instructors together Students and instructors are engaged real-timein a virtual classroom together Homework and lab assignments can be done from home Immediate feedback from instructors BACK

23. CBT There is no equal to ICT! Need Help? Ask your Instructor! Computer Based Training Designed to give every student the best possible chance to succeed. You are provided a computer station for each lesson throughout the course. A well-trained, certified instructor is in the laboratory to assist you one-on-one when you need help. State-of-the-Art courseware, custom-designed textbook, and activity guide. True-to-life drills, exercises, practice, and assignments assure you can learn! BACK

24. Hands-On Training LEARN BY DOING! BACK

25. Degrees & Diplomas Flexible Scheduling! • Diplomas • Can be completed in as little as 12-14 months • Associate of Science Degree • Can be completed in as little as15-24 months

26. #2 – Certifications Do more than prepare – GET CERTIFIED! Employers ask for industry certified graduates! The final exam in certification courses IS THE CERTIFICATION EXAM

27. GET CERTIFIED!

28. #3 – Experience 135-hour Externship!

29. Some of Our Externship Partners Morehouse College Houston Area Contractors Bank of America Oak Hill Financial PeachtreeCredit Hilton Inn US Small Business Administration H.R. Block St. Luke Hospital American Red Cross City of Pasadena

30. #4 – Career Success Skills How to write a powerful resume Ways to get a job interview Questions to expect during a job interview How to dress for a job interview Enthusiasm— The key to a great job interview

31. Do you have the desire, interest, and motivation! What is standing in your way from getting started?

32. What’s Next? The #1 reason students choose ICT is the availability and variety of financial aid* * 2018 All Student Survey

33. Investing in yourself • PERSONAL INVESTMENT COMMITMENT • Tuition deposit • Personal resources • Part-time income • Monthly school payment toward tuition, books, and supplies • FAMILY (SUPPORT SYSTEM) COMMITMENT • Assistance from family or significant other • Monthly school support payment toward tuition, books and supplies • ICT FINANCIAL PLANNING OFFICE WILL HELP: • Review State & Federal Programs • Federal grants • State grants • Federal loans (subsidized & unsubsidized) • Determine Eligibility • Design a Personal Financial Package Explain the Hope Scholarship Tax Credit Complete the financial aid estimate! Proctor the TABE Test while FA is processing the estimate. Financial aid available for those who qualify

34. Complete Your Enrollment You are on your way to Graduation!