100 Applications and the Yes That Changed Everything
Neal Noorman was working at Target, unhappy with where his career was going, and knew he needed a change. As an Army veteran who grew up around computers, he enrolled in MyComputerCareer's Cyber Warrior Program, earned four CompTIA certifications, and hit the job search hard. More than 100 applications hard.
The one that said yes? The school district he attended as a kid.
This week on Get Into IT Live, Neal talks about the grind, the wins, and landing in a career where he says he's never been happier.
We'll cover:
- What it took to go from retail to IT
- How the Cyber Warrior Program prepared him for the field
- Passing four cert exams (and the one that almost got him)
- What 100+ applications teaches you about persistence
- How support from Career Services impacted his search
- Advice for veterans and career changers considering IT
25 Sept 2026
What Happens After You Hit "Submit"? Inside the MyCC Enrollment Process
A lot of people get as far as the website and stop. Not because they're not interested, but because they don't know what comes next or how the process works.
This week on Get Into IT Live, we're sitting down with MaryAnn Alvarado, assistant director of admissions at MyComputerCareer, to walk through the full enrollment journey from first contact to first day of class. MaryAnn and her team talk to prospective students daily, and she's heard the questions, the concerns, and the reasons people almost didn't enroll. We’ll discuss:
- What happens during that first call with an admissions advisor
- How the team helps you figure out which program is the right fit
- Financial aid, GI Bill, scholarships, and other ways to pay for training
- The difference between campus and live online options
- What to expect between enrollment and your first day of class
18 Sept 2026
What's Standing Between You and the Interview?
You've submitted dozens of resumes. Maybe hundreds. And you're not hearing back.
So where's the disconnect?
This week on Get Into IT Live, we're joined by Whitney Ortiz, certified professional resume writer and DoD training & development manager at RecruitMilitary. Whitney works with job seekers and employers every day, and she's going to discuss what's working, what's not, and what you can do to break through.
We're covering:
- Why resumes go unanswered and where the breakdown happens
- How AI and ATS screening tools are shaping the hiring process on both sides
- What recruiters look for when they land on your LinkedIn profile
- How career changers and transitioning service members can present their experience
- What networking should look like in 2026
Whether you're a veteran transitioning to civilian work, switching careers into IT, or a recent graduate trying to land that first role, this one's for you.
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