U.S. flagAn official website of the United States government
        Here’s how you know
    Goverment symbol**Official websites use .gov**
            A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
        Lock symbol**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**
            A lock (
              A locked padlock
                 ) or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
              information only on official, secure websites.
 Skip to main content JoinDonate
    About
    About
          About
        
About menu block one
  

        
        What We Do
                Our Impact
                Agency FAQs
About menu block two
  

        
        Our Team
                Careers
About menu block three
  

        
        Agency Overview
                            Budget and Performance Plans
                Disability and Accessibility
                Federal Register Notices
                Open Government
                Plain Writing
                Privacy Policy
                Strategic Plan

  

  
Serve
    Serve
          Serve
        
Serve menu block one
  

        
        AmeriCorps
                            AmeriCorps NCCC
                AmeriCorps State and National
                AmeriCorps VISTA
                AmeriCorps Seniors
                            AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
                AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
                AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program
Serve menu block two
  

        
        Volunteer
                            9/11 Day
                MLK Day
Serve menu block three
  

        
        Find Your Fit
                Serve FAQs

  

  
Partner
    Partner
          Partner
        
Partner menu block one
  

        
        How it Works
                            AmeriCorps NCCC
                AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent
                AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
                AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion
                AmeriCorps State and National
                AmeriCorps VISTA
                Research and Evaluation
                Volunteer Generation Fund
Partner menu block two
  

        
        Partnerships
                Communities and Initiatives
                Funding Opportunities
Partner menu block three
  

        
        Partner FAQs

  

  
Members & Volunteers
    Members & Volunteers
          Members & Volunteers
        
Members & Volunteers menu block one
  

        
        Your Benefits
                Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
                Education Award FAQs
Members & Volunteers menu block two
  

        
        Alumni
                Members in VISTA
Members & Volunteers menu block three
  

        
        Member and Volunteer FAQs
                Safety and Security

  

  
Grantees & Sponsors
    Grantees & Sponsors
          Grantees & Sponsors
        
Grantee & Sponsors menu block one
  

        
        State Service Commissions
                State and National Direct Grantees
                State Subgrantees
                VISTA Sponsors
                Research and Evaluation Grantees
                Volunteer Generation Fund and Days of Service Grantees
Grantee & Sponsors menu block two
  

        
        RSVP Grantees
                Foster Grandparent Program Grantees
                Senior Companion Program Grantees
                Senior Demonstration Program Grantees
                NCCC Project Sponsors
Grantee & Sponsors menu block three
  

        
        Manage Your Grant
                Grantee and Sponsor FAQs

  

  
Newsroom
    Newsroom
          Newsroom
        
Newsroom menu block one
  

        
        News
                Blog
Newsroom menu block two
  

        
        Stories
                Events
Newsroom menu block three
  

        
        In the News
                Communication Resources



  
Contact
    Contact
    JoinDonate
search Breadcrumb

              Centriq Training
      Back
                Program Description for Cloud & Security Specialist Program: In today’s dynamic IT industry any technician needs to have a solid foundation in computer hardware, computer networking, Microsoft administration, cloud fundamentals as well as an eye on security. The Cloud and Security Specialist Program from Centriq Training uses a combination of lecture, instructor led demonstrations, hands on scenarios, and daily feedback to give students the knowledge, skill sets, and confidence to perform their duties across a wide range of career paths. Students will leave the program with the ability to assess, troubleshoot, plan and implement solutions for a variety of different technologies including computer hardware, computer networks and devices, Active Directory, M365 administration, PowerShell, Rocky and Kali Linux, Wireshark, and network firewalls. Additionally, students will spend time each day dedicated to professional development to prepare them to enter the job market. The program will run for 12 weeks (35 hours/week) days and 24 weeks (20 hours/week) evenings. Students may attend in-person at our Kansas City or Saint Louis campuses or virtually from anywhere in the US. The program includes all materials that students will need for successful completion including a laptop and all course supplemental materials and exam fees.**Centriq Training offers a $1000 scholarship - interested students should speak to their Education Consultant for more information.**
Career Seminars:
Seminars focus on career-related topics, including technical resume development, customer care for IT professionals, IT interview techniques and IT job search strategies.
Careers Team:
Full-time members of staff can provide professional career consultations, interview and resume advice, and
referrals to employers and staffing agencies.
Career Ready Program:
Centriq Training will endeavor to provide the following services:
o Make efforts to leverage their credibility and long-standing relationships with Employers to find job opportunities for the Centriq students who meet the Employers’ requirements.
o Evaluation Reports created and provided to Employers to support Career Ready resumes.
o Candidates included on a “Career Ready List” circulated to a database of Employers.
o Resumes circulated and interviews organized upon request from Employers.
o Proactive submission of Career Ready resumes to companies with or without current vacancies.
o Exclusive access to Employers with selective requirements.
Student shall be responsible for maintaining Career Ready eligibility by:
o Aiming to maintain a 100% attendance record.
o Contacting Student Services for any excused absence (sick, family emergency, etc) prior to or on the day of absence.
o Contacting Student Services when expecting to arrive late for training.
o Having no more than a total of 3 excused absences, late arrivals, or early leaves per track.
o Participating in all Career Skills Seminars and completing all related assignments on time.
o Meeting project requirements and deadlines given by instructors.
o Participating in presentations assigned by instructors.
o Participating in mock interview and obtaining approval from interviewer evaluation.
o Attending interviews facilitated by Career Services.
o Zero disciplinary meetings during on record.
o Receiving at least “Average” ratings for “Professional Approach”, “Participation/Attentiveness”, and “Problem Solving Initiative” by instructors in all classes.
o Attending all scheduled mentoring sessions with instructors.
o Attend at least one Mock Interview Boot Camp and participate in both a General and Technical interview.

  Contact information
    

      Contact Name
                        Kevin Grawe
  
    

      Email
                        kgrawe@centriq.com
  
    
    

      Fax
                        913-322-7070
  
    

      Website
                        https://centriq.com/career/

  Profile
    

      Institution Type
                        VA Qualified
  
    

      Institution Programs
            4 Year


      Further information
    



      Institution Address
                        1740 W 92nd StKansas City, MO 64114United States Back to main content Sign up to hear about our latest news, events, and opportunities.
  Sign up for our newsletter
    Footer about
  

        
        About
                            What We Do
                Our Impact
                Our Team
                Careers
                Agency OverviewFooter serve
  

        
        Serve
                            AmeriCorps
                AmeriCorps Seniors
                Volunteer
                Find Your FitFooter partner
  

        
        Partner
                            How it Works
                Funding OpportunitiesFooter Members & Volunteers
  

        
        Members & Volunteers
                            Your Benefits
                Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
                Alumni
                Safety and SecurityFooter grantees & sponsors
  

        
        Grantees & Sponsors
                            eGrants
                History Checks
                LitmosFooter newsroom
  

        
        Newsroom
                            News
                Blog
                Stories
                Events
                In the News
                Communication Resources
      Bringing Americans together to serve communities

Follow us
  
  1-800-942-2677
            
    help@americorps.gov
    USA.gov / Office of Inspector General / FOIA and Privacy Act / Federal Register notices / No FEAR Act/ Employee Whistleblower Rights / Contractor and Grantee Whistleblower Rights / Office of Special Counsel / STOCK Act / Fraud Alert

Accessibility / Privacy policy / Site map / Donate / Join

**AmeriCorps.gov**
An official website of AmeriCorps. Produced and published at taxpayer expense. 
 You are leaving AmeriCorps.gov
 The website you’re going to is not part of the AmeriCorps domain and may not be under AmeriCorps’ control. Its privacy and security practices and policies may differ from AmeriCorps’. AmeriCorps is not responsible for the link, nor does it endorse the content of the third-party website. Click on the continue button to proceed to the external website; otherwise click cancel to stay on AmeriCorps.gov.
 Cancel Continue