• Applicants must be a current resident of the national capital region (geographic area located within the boundaries of (A) the District of Columbia, (B) Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in the State of Maryland, (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia).
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of application submission.
• Applications are open to all eligible participants, including dislocated workers, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, older youth, historically marginalized or underrepresented populations and communities–including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, those previously incarcerated, veterans, and military spouses.  

The TechMAP Grant Program is funded by the Employment and Training (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Strengthening Community College’s (SCC2) Training Grant. The purpose of the grant-funded program is to support underrepresented students to overcome barriers to education that lead to high-quality IT jobs. Participants will work closely with a Career Navigator, who will help students understand career options and enroll in the best program of study for them and connect them to wrap around services within the College and in the community.

The Tech Foundations program is for aspiring tech professionals who do not have technical experience in IT but are interested in gaining skills for high-demand IT jobs.

The Certification Prep Programs are for tech professionals with 1+ year of IT/tech experience via professional work or education.

Both programs are for applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in information technology (IT) but have faced barriers in obtaining education that leads to jobs in IT.

Applicants must:

• be a current resident of the national capital region (geographic area located within the boundaries of (A) the District of Columbia, (B) Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in the State of Maryland, (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• be legally eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of application submission.
• be dislocated workers, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, older youth, historically marginalized or underrepresented populations and communities–including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, those previously incarcerated, veterans, or military spouses.  

a.    If you meet the preliminary eligibility requirements, you will be instructed to provide one document for each of these categories. At least one document needs to be a photo ID. 

• Current DC, Maryland, or Virginia residence  (select one): 
  • Drivers license
  • Government issued, non-drivers identification
  • Voter registration
  • Vehicle registration
  • Insurance card
  • Bank statement
  • Credit card or utility bill
  • Mail from a federal, state or local government agency
•  Valid employment authorization document: (select one):
  • U.S. Passport
  • U.S. Social Security account number card
  • Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card
  • Employment Authorization Document Card 

Meet with a TechMAP Career Navigator to learn if TechMAP is right for you. Email techmap@montgomerycollege.edu to request an appointment with a TechMAP Career Navigator.

TechMAP provides job search support in the form of resume reviews, interview coaching, job search strategies, and more. TechMAP is not a job placement service. Students are encouraged to actively seek employment with our support.

You can take courses in career pathways offered by the Information Technology Institute (ITI), part of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at Montgomery College. These courses will lead to an IT-industry credential or certification that will help you get employed. Approved programs of study include the following.

• Cloud Technologies
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analysis

Some classes are held remotely while others meet face-to-face. Check the schedule to confirm your class meeting time and location.

Face-to-face classes may be held at any of the following locations: Germantown, Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg Business Training Center. Check the schedule to confirm your class meeting time and location.

Once you submit a screening eligibility form, allow 3-4 weeks for your submission to be reviewed. All applicants will receive a response by email. Eligible students will receive an official invitation by email with further instructions.

Eligible students may qualify for course tuition and fees, career counseling, and referrals to holistic and wraparound services.  This resource guide (PDF, ) is  a comprehensive guide to achieving success through your TechMAP journey and beyond. 

Contact:  techmap@montgomerycollege.edu