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Student says Chromebook repair program inspired her college major and hopes to inspire other women
Summary
A former participant said MCSI certifications led her to major in computer information systems; a current student praised the hands-on experience and one participant said she is ‘‘the only girl in the room’’ and hopes to inspire other women to enter IT.
A student who previously completed the MCSI program with Dr. Fitzpatrick said the certifications she earned helped shape her decision to major in computer information systems at Tarrant University: "When I went to high school, I was in the MCSI program with doctor Fitzpatrick where I got certifications. And now going to Tarrant University, I am also majoring in computer information systems."
Another student described the program as valuable for high school students pursuing IT, saying it helps them "be more hands on and, like, diverse their skill set." The same former participant said she is "so happy to be here" and that "it feels great being the only girl in the room," adding she hopes to inspire other women to pursue computing.
