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Enrollment Deadline - December 21, 2024

Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.

Personalized Support That Aligns With Your Unique Goals

When it comes to taking the steps to prepare for your dream job, CIAT will be there to help you every step of the way. Our career coaching services focus on both your professional and personal development to help prepare you for a career in information technology, cybersecurity, networking, software development, web development, mobile application, or more.

Students can take advantage of:

  • Personalized career coaching
  • Industry certification workshops
  • Resume building
  • LinkedIn profile optimization
  • Mock interview practice
  • Dedicated job board
  • Specialty career-building workshops
  • Technology career fairs and employer “meet and greets”
  • Work study and volunteer opportunities

Set Yourself Up For Success With The #1 College-to-Career Network

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Find the job that's right for you and get career ready.

CIAT has partnered with Handshake to help you launch your career. With over 750,000 employers recruiting on Handshake, CIAT students can connect with a diverse and substantial employer network that includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, startups, and more.

With Handshake, you can:
 
  • Create a profile that showcases your experience and career interests
  • Browse recommended jobs
  • Explore upcoming career fairs, information sessions, panel discussions, and workshops
  • Message directly with employers
  • Schedule advising appointments
  • Discover and apply for jobs
  • Land interviews
  • Get hired!

Discover Exciting IT Career Opportunities

Explore articles on job titles, salary information, insider tips and other useful information depending on your career interests. View all opportunities here.

Your Questions, Answered.

Questions about our personalized career services, and how to take advantage of all there is to offer at CIAT? Click below to read frequently asked questions.

CIAT staff have an open-door policy and try to be readily available to assist students with any school or personal issues. CIAT provides academic assistance and tutoring services for students experiencing academic difficulties. Instructors are available by appointment to assist with any area of difficulty, and students may be required to participate in extra help or tutoring sessions to maintain satisfactory enrollment. For academic assistance to be beneficial, students must be as committed to their own success as the school is and take the initiative to discuss their difficulties with their instructors and/or Student Services. Special tutoring or Test Preps are available to students experiencing academic difficulty on an as needed basis.

The Office of Career Services is located in the administration office at our National City campus (401 Mile of Cars Way, Suite 100, National City, CA 91950) and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 6pm.

Our Office of Career Services offers a variety of resources to set you up for success. Some of them consist of job search assistance, resume and cover letter critiques, interview guidance, career and professional development, and more.

Sydney Young and David Camarena, our resume experts, are available Mon-Thu from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all your resume needs at our Office of Career Services. To request an appointment, please email either syoung@ciat.edu or dcamarena@ciat.edu. You can also call Sydney at (619) 419-0226 or David at (619) 678-1572 to reserve your spot.

We have numerous resources to assist you in your career exploration and preparation. Make an appointment to discuss your individual goals from Mon-Thu from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We work with students who have completed their certifications to find employment with more than 200 companies and recruiters. Please reach out to our Career Services Coordinator, Sydney Young, at syoung@ciat.edu to make an appointment to review your resume and job options.

We work with a wide range of employers including Google, Booz Allen Hamilton, Geek Squad, Northrup Grumman, Department of Homeland Security, and General Dynamics.

It is important to have an up-to-date, well-written, and well-formatted resume to make it easy for hiring managers, HR professionals, and applicant tracking systems to scan it.

Typically, you only have 10 seconds to impress the person reading your resume, and if they do not see any skills that align with the position they are looking to fill, they will move on to the next applicant. With a well-written resume that highlights your skills and accomplishments, you will significantly boost your chances of landing an interview in this highly competitive market.

The Office of Career Services is committed to providing you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. Regardless of whether you already have a job lined up, are a transitioning military professional, or are new to the IT field, there are plenty of ways you can utilize the support and guidance offered through our Office of Career Services.

Our office provides you with the resources necessary for all aspects of your professional goals such as resume and cover letter assistance, mock interviews, career counseling, job search techniques, career fairs, and more. Because of our well-established relationship with numerous employers, our office is usually the first to know about potential job openings and will refer qualified CIAT students. By utilizing our IT career services, you’ll not only set yourself up for your success, but you might also learn a lot more about yourself along the way.

Career Services, is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Appointments can be scheduled on these days or by emailing syoung@ciat.edu or dcamarena@ciat.edu.

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2022 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

MILITARY-FRIENDLY

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

FULLY ACCREDITED

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

2021 Best Cybersecurity Programs

2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

2018 Academic Circle of Excellence award badge

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

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MILITARY-FRIENDLY

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

Fully Accredited School

FULLY ACCREDITED

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

Enrollment Deadline - December 21, 2024

Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.

Talk to an Advisor

Request an appointment with one of our IT expert Admissions Advisors for personalized guidance on building your education plan. You’ll be able to book an appointment instantly for a time that fits your schedule. 

Enrollment Deadline - September 23, 2024!

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