Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-27 Thread Brad Bendily
My recommendation, find a state job. The pay is low, but the experience building is high. Gain experience, then Profit (at a new job)! On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 9:08 AM, Adam J. Hogan wrote: > I've got an MA in speech/language pathology and 10 years of tinkering with > Debian and Fedora boxes under

Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-27 Thread Adam J. Hogan
I've got an MA in speech/language pathology and 10 years of tinkering with Debian and Fedora boxes under my belt. Any way to volunteer somewhere on nights/weekends to get experience? As a school employee, I work 182 days/yr, have several weeks off during the school year, and have June and July off

Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-27 Thread Joe Fruchey
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Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-27 Thread Adam J. Hogan
> > Generally an entry-level helpdesk role is where people tend to start since >> they get exposed to so much. Is this what you mean by “until I’m decent >> enough for an IT job”? > > I suppose I really wonder what skills and training I'd need to be able to get a job in IT that would pay the bills.

Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-27 Thread Andrew Baudouin
Are you looking to start a career in systems administration or software development? On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 2:01 PM, Adam J. Hogan wrote: > I'm a speech/language therapist thinking about finally switching fields > and have been looking around for online programs so I can work my day job > until

Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-27 Thread Edmund Cramp
...@brlug.net] On Behalf Of Dustin Puryear Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:21 PM To: general@brlug.net Subject: Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree? Ultimately, you will need to start somewhere in an entry-level position. Generally an entry-level helpdesk role is where p

Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-26 Thread Dustin Puryear
Honoree of the Silicon Bayou 100<http://siliconbayounews.com/2012/12/24/2012-silicon-bayou-100-group-4/> From: General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net] On Behalf Of Adam J. Hogan Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:02 PM To: general@brlug.net Subject: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's

Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-26 Thread Randy Wild
I teach computer A+ certification at SUNO. It is a 6 week program, non-credit.Please keep me in mind as you choose.   From: Adam J. Hogan To: general@brlug.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:01 PM Subject: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree? I'm a speec

[brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

2015-07-26 Thread Adam J. Hogan
I'm a speech/language therapist thinking about finally switching fields and have been looking around for online programs so I can work my day job until I'm decent enough for an IT job. University of the People offers a bachelor's degree and I wonder how valuable an employer may view it as compared