Tech training program for students launched

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) plans to train up to 85 undergraduates in a unique program this summer.

The Summer Student Technical Training Program (SSTT) is part of a UW System-wide effort designed to prepare more than 800 students to fill a shortage of technical helpers on UW campuses.

SSTT includes two weeks of paid, intensive training and will assist students in finding part-time tech employment when their training is completed. Prerequisite skills for this program include the abilities to navigate Windows or Macintosh operating systems, basic mouse skills, run concurrent applications, use file menus, toolbars and e-mail.

Participants will be trained in desktop installation of MS Office, Netscape, Explorer, WiscWorld; and installation of modems, monitors, and printers; basic client-server concepts and networking; advanced network concepts.

Classes will be scheduled in two separate sessions in late July and early August. Students need only attend one session. New and continuing students may apply online or call (608) 262-0596.