WestAccel Cohort

Foundational Tech Confidence, No Experience Required

6-week guided Cohort experience for beginners. Earn your WestAccel Academy Certificate of Completion at our optional Cohort Graduation & Recognition Ceremony, and complete the program feeling confident, online or in person.

Launch Your Tech Journey with a Program That Truly Makes Sense

WestAccel Academy’s 6-week tech empowerment cohort is designed for complete beginners. Through Saturday-only guided sessions (available online or in-person locally) participants engage in real-world tech projects that build confidence and practical understanding of technology.

After completing the cohort, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and the skills to continue growing in the tech world, all in a supportive, structured environment led by mentors who started just like you.

Beginners Launch IT Career

Build Confidence. Explore Tech. Feel Empowered.

Our 6-Week Tech Cohort is built for people starting from scratch, no experience required. WestAccel Academy focuses on real-world tech exploration and practical mentorship, helping participants strengthen their computer skills, build confidence using technology, and feel ready for future opportunities in today’s tech-driven world.

What’s Included:

Beginner-Friendly

Beginner-Friendly Guided Sessions

Live Online

Live Online or Local Participation

Hands-On

Hands-On Digital Projects

Career Prep

Career Mentorship

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Exam Guide

Community Support & Resources

Live online participation keeps each session flexible and interactive. Whether you’re exploring new career possibilities, updating your tech skills, or starting fresh, WestAccel provides the support and structure to help you succeed.

WestAccel Program

Program Overview

Discover our structured 6-week guided cohort experience designed specifically for beginners. WestAccel Academy mentors participants through foundational tech concepts using interactive projects and real-world applications, culminating in a Certificate of Completion presented at the optional Cohort Graduation & Recognition Ceremony. Each week builds confidence, community, and hands-on understanding. No tests, just progress you can feel.

Foundations

Step One: Foundations

Explore Essential Computer Concepts: Begin your tech journey with guided activities that introduce the basics of computer hardware, software, and everyday tech tools. Build familiarity and confidence that you can apply in real-world situations.

Hands-On

Step Two: Hands-On Experience

Put Knowledge into Practice: Work through simple, engaging tech projects and collaborative exercises designed to reinforce and strengthen your comfort using modern technology.

Career Launch

Step Three: Growth & Celebration

Earn Recognition You Deserve: Complete your experience with professional development support and an optional Graduation and Recognition Ceremony, where participants receive a WestAccel Certificate of Completion for their dedication and growth. Friends and family welcomed to attend.

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Disclosures

How Tech Confidence Can Support Your Career Path

Graduates of our program have used their newfound confidence to pursue a wide range of opportunities, such as:

  • Office or Administrative Support Roles
  • Technology or Customer Service Support
  • Remote and Hybrid Workforce Positions
  • Small-Business Operations & Digital Assistance
  • Entrepreneurship & Freelance Tech Projects

With WestAccel Mentorship, participants are guided on how to explore advanced roles in:

  • Networking or Systems Support
  • Information Technology Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data and Systems Analysis

Did You Know?

  • Technology-related jobs are projected to grow 15% by 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • The median annual salary for computer and IT occupations was $104,420 in 2023, nearly double the national median. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Over 377,000 new technology jobs are expected to open each year through 2032 in the U.S. alone.

Why Tech Confidence Is a Smart Investment

Technology drives nearly every part of life today.

Whether you want to communicate better online, organize your work more efficiently, or understand how modern tools shape business, tech confidence gives you freedom, flexibility, and opportunity.

The tech confidence you gain through WestAccel help you:

  • Stay relevant in today’s evolving workplace.
  • Feel more capable with everyday technology.
  • Support your business, team, or personal goals.

Begin Your IT Journey with Expert Guidance

Hear directly from our participants about their experiences with WestAccel’s supportive, hands-on approach.

Mac and team made every concept clear and helped me actually believe I could do this, even with zero experience.

Jacob

Entry-Level Systems Analyst

Graduation day with my family was unforgettable. I walked in unsure and walked out proud, with real skills.

Claire

Junior Network Administrator

This tech program blended practical skills with foundational knowledge perfectly. I felt genuinely supported.

Markel

IT Support Specialist

Interactive IT Learning

Interactive Learning for Real-World Tech Confidence

Join WestAccel Academy and strengthen your comfort with technology through guided digital projects, mentorship, and supportive collaboration.

Our beginner-friendly environment focuses on hands-on exploration and practical confidence you’ll use with ease and purpose.

Start your tech confidence journey today and discover new opportunities ahead!