A Father’s Drive: Behrooz’s Story
Byte Back graduate Behrooz had to work multiple jobs to support himself and his daughter before coming to Byte Back. Watch where his knowledge and IT certifications have brought him today.
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Byte Back Wins $360k(again!) at WeWork Global Finals
Byte Back Competed at the Creator Awards Global Finals at Madison Square Garden In March, WeWork saw something special in Byte Back – tech career training that started 20 years ago and brings economic opportunity to hundreds in the DC community today. Byte Back won the biggest prize at WeWork’s DC Creator Awards – $360,000. Since then, the Creator Awards […]
Not Ready to Give Up: Patrice’s Story
Byte Back Graduate Patrice was looking for a change, for a career opportunity, for success. When she found Byte Back, her life started to change.
Arcade to IT: Ismael’s Job Journey
By Anthony Edwards, Program Support Ismael Alvarez has always been a bit of a tinkerer, exposed to computers for most of his life. At one point, he worked in a video arcade and would occasionally troubleshoot arcade games that started to “eat” the customer’s quarters or become inoperable. It was his curiosity about the way […]
How a Stroke Proved His Strength
By Anthony Edwards, Programs Support Temp There comes a point in everyone’s professional career when they realize the skills they possess may not be enough for them to move forward. For some, this realization is a slow burn. For Charles Grier, this realization was definitive and life-altering. It was a stroke. In his own words, […]
From Homeless to Hopeful
By Christopher Wallace, Development Manager, & Yvette Scorse, Communications Director Eric Tchicaya was in a dead-end job, and after a car accident, found himself unemployed, depressed, and homeless. Watch how he found hope again for his career and his life.
‘A Blessing I Want to Share’
By Freda Beamon, Byte Back Student My name is Freda Beamon. I have been attending Byte Back since January 2017. It was the best decision I’ve made in a long time. I heard about the program from friends that had nothing but rave reviews. Byte Back is a good fit for me, because I have been […]
Students Discover New Possibilities in DC Tech
Besides learning in classrooms, studying at home, and working to pass those Microsoft and CompTIA certification exams, our students are eager to discover the possibilities of tech careers right here in DC. This month, they’ve taken advantage of exciting opportunities with Byte Back to learn about tech careers, network, and become part of the DC […]
Challenges Will Not Claim Her: Ms. B Rises Above
By Leonel de Leon, AmeriCorps Computer Literacy Instructor Ms. B* was born with parents who instilled respect, education, and a strong work ethic in her, no matter what obstacles would be thrown her way. She moved to Washington, DC nine years ago seeking a better opportunity and a change in life. Two years later, she started medical school […]
This Is What Community Looks Like
Working together and giving back – that’s what makes the difference in success. Recently, several CompTIA A+ alumni returned to Byte Back. They weren’t looking for recognition or services for themselves but to give back. As our current students prepare for the two challenging A+ certification exams, our alumni found they could be of use. […]
