Tech Program

Launch a tech career.
Get paid while you train.

A 6-month, fully funded IT apprenticeship. You earn a wage while training for IT Help Desk, Data Analytics, or Data Center Technician careers. Goal: a full-time job offer with an employer partner at program completion — earned through your performance.

Important: Ignite Tech cohorts run based on employer partner availability. We open cohorts when we have active hiring needs confirmed — apply now to get on our radar for the next opening.
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At a Glance

What you're signing up for.

6
Months — full program length
$0
Cost to participant — fully funded
Paid
You earn a wage throughout training
$41–55K
Average starting salary upon graduation
⚠ Cohort availability depends on employer partner demand
Ignite Tech is not a rolling-admission program. Cohorts open when employer partners have confirmed, active hiring needs. Most participants complete 10x10 first — it builds the professional foundation Ignite Tech requires. Advancement into Ignite Tech after 10x10 depends on availability and fit, assessed with your Navigator. Applying early puts you at the front of the line — your Navigator will keep you updated as openings become available.

Program Pathways

Three tracks. All fully funded.

Track 1

Modern Work — IT Help Desk

Build skills for IT Help Desk and IT Services roles. Two 12-week modules covering the fundamentals of IT support, user services, and technical troubleshooting.

Skills You'll Build

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    Customer service & ticketing systems
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    Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365
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    Network & cloud support
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Track 2

Data Analytics & Visualization

Build skills for an Associate Software Developer role. Two 12-week modules covering data analysis, reporting, and visualization fundamentals.

Skills You'll Build

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    Excel formulas & pivot tables
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    SQL & Power BI
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    Simple reports & dashboards
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Track 3

Data Center Technician

Build skills for entry-level Data Center Technician roles. Hands-on training in server hardware, infrastructure support, and data center operations.

Skills You'll Build

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    Server hardware & rack systems
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    Data center infrastructure support
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    Monitoring & operational procedures
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Beyond the apprenticeship
Credits earned in the Ignite Tech program are transferable toward a Computer Science degree at Bellevue University. We don't just prepare you for your first role — we set you up for a lifelong career path.

Program Structure

Built for real-world success.

In the Classroom

Technical Training

Dive deep into technical concepts and tools essential for your chosen pathway. Curriculum co-designed with our employer partners.

On the Job

Employer Partner Training

Apply your skills to real-world projects at your employer partner — working toward a full-time offer through your performance.

Throughout

Navigator Support

Monthly soft-skills trainings, one-on-one career coaching, and a Navigator who stays engaged through onboarding and your first months on the job.

Upcoming Cohorts

Cohorts open based on availability.

We launch a new Ignite Tech cohort when employer partners have confirmed, active hiring needs. The dates below reflect currently planned cohorts — exact start/graduation dates for upcoming cohorts are still being confirmed. Apply now to be considered for the next opening.

CohortStart DateEnd Date
Cohort 9 (in progress)—Mar 11, 2027
Cohort 10 (in progress)—May 30, 2027
Cohort 11March 2027August 2027
Cohort 12June 2027November 2027
Cohort 13September 2027March 2028
Cohort 14November 2027May 2028

Exact start/graduation dates for Cohorts 11–14 are still being confirmed. Your Navigator will contact you when a cohort matching your profile becomes available.

"My experience with Ignite Nebraska was mind-blowing! I felt empowered to not only provide for my daughter but to be a better professional, more confident, outgoing individual."

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Willie N.
Ignite Tech Alumni