NEXGENT
NEXGENT is a YC Winter 2018 (W18) company. Based in San Jose, CA, USA; Remote. Team of 25.
About NEXGENT
Summary
NEXGENT trains career changers with no prior tech experience for entry-level networking and cybersecurity roles, replacing the traditional college degree path with a structured program that delivers industry certifications and hands-on skills in four to six months. Curriculum draws on instructors with backgrounds at Cisco, Arista, and the U.S. Air Force. Students receive one-on-one mentorship, skills assessments, and career guidance throughout.
Business model
Students apply and enroll in a paid job-readiness training program.
Go-to-market
Career changers and military veterans self-select into the program via a free 30-minute qualification call on the NGT Academy website.
From the Y Combinator listing
We can provide you with the skills, experience and knowledge you need to skyrocket through the ranks of the IT industry faster than anyone even if you have zero experience right now. Our job-ready training program (which is based on our thorough experience working at Cisco, Dimension Data, Arista, etc. and as IT instructors for the U.S. Air Force) and and in-person certification will help you master the most in-demand networking skills in 2-5 months so that you can break into a tech job or get promoted. Additionally, we provide 1:1 live mentorship from some of the best engineers in the world, skills assessment, career guidance and a proven system that can help you prioritize and execute your career plans confidently. Apply to our program here: http://zerotoengineer.com and/or learn more here: http://help.nexgent.com
Facts
- Education / Education
- San Jose, CA, USA; Remote
- 25
- Active
- Growth
Founders (1)
- Terry Kim
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