IT Flexible Apprenticeship (ITFA)
Now accepting applications for the 2021 cohort of the IT Flexible Apprenticeship. Students interested in joining should complete the Request for Information Form.
Interested in joining the ITFA Program?
Join us for an upcoming event!
Click the event you are interested in attending to view date and time options:
These sessions help interested students explore the industries of Software Development, Cybersecurity, and Data Tech, overview the ITFA program, provide resources, and walk through next steps for how to get started. All sessions are virtual. Event links and instructions will be emailed to you upon registration. These thirty-minute sessions are held Tuesdays from 5-5:30 p.m.
Want to meet our employer partners and student alumni? Be sure to also register for one of our Tech Tuesday events or Columbus State's annual Tech Night.
| Date | Time | Register to Attend |
| September 8, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| September 15, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| September 22, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| September 29, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| October 13, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| October 27, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 10, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 17, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 24, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| December 8, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
These sessions help interested students explore the industries of Software Development, Cybersecurity, and Data Tech, overview the ITFA program, provide resources, hear from student alumni and employer partners, and walk through next steps for how to get started. All sessions are virtual. Event links and instructions will be emailed to you upon registration. These one-hour events are held Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
| Date | Time | Register to Attend |
| October 6, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 3, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| December 1, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
Are you looking to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to obtain meaningful employment in the in-demand fields of Software Development or Cyber Security? If you answered yes, please make plans to join us as we host students, faculty, staff, educators, policymakers, and employer partners for an evening dedicated to learning more about the future of Tech and how Columbus State's IT Flexible Apprenticeship can help students earn while working toward a degree, providing an opportunity to graduate debt-free, with experience in a high demand field.
| Date | Time | Register to Attend |
| October 20, 2020 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
IT Flexible Apprenticeship Program Overview
The IT Apprenticeship program pairs technical academic pathways with paid, on-the-job experience.
Program Overview
Technology careers are in higher demand in Central Ohio than ever before. Ranked the '#1 City for Tech Workers' by SmartAsset, Columbus is home to 14 Fortune 1000 headquarters as well as many other major operations in the healthcare, defense, finance, and retail industries - creating a strong ecosystem for IT talent.
Columbus State partners with major IT employers in the region to offer students the opportunity for paid apprenticeship positions in the industry as they complete a degree in:
* Additional Computer Science majors coming soon!
To be eligible for Apprenticeship positions, students must complete a brief series of eligibility requirements that include technical courses related to their chosen career pathway. Full-time students can complete these requirements in two semesters or less. Once eligibility requirements have been met, students are able to apply for acceptance into the IT Flexible Apprenticeship where they will be eligible to participate in interviews facilitated by Columbus State for positions with industry employers.
Program Benefits
- An industry-recognized Associate of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity or Software Development
- Approximately 1,800 hours of on-the-job training and work experience
- Potential to graduate debt-free with zero student loan debt
- Opportunity for full-time employment with a sponsoring employer, or as a Data Center Technician
Choose Ohio First Scholarship Opportunity
Incoming Cybersecurity, Software Developer, Web Developer, and Network Administrator students could be eligible for the Choose Ohio First Information Systems Technology scholarship. This is a competitive scholarship opportunity. This program provides full-tuition funding to a small cohort of students who will start their Columbus State career during the 2020 autumn semester. Please visit cscc.edu/COFIST for more information.
Getting Started