Although this year there are 20 students in the class, more than 70 have signed up for next year. The class is fast-paced and requires lots of outside reading, Jennifer Yost of Highland High School said. This semester, course content proved to be so difficult that next year, the class will be split in two and taught separately. It is hoped that then students will be better prepared to pass the Microsoft certification exams, Yost said. Even then, Yost said, the class material is tough enough that students must be self-disciplined and committed to do well.
Students say all the hard work is worthwhile.
It's a big career opportunity for the price. For the students, the program holds the promise of good-paying jobs and a bright future. For businesses, the program generates trained workers with the qualifications the companies need. Both sides benefit enormously. For Yost, the search is on to find more businesses interested in hiring students as interns.