TechSkills

I almost forgot. I had to become a *** to pay for for my rent since my boyfriend kicked me out because I couldn't finish school.

My 4 kids are living with the guys who "think" they are the daddies but who knows. Anyways, since I have been taking my meds for the last month and I am feeling better. I have come to realize I am maybe a little ***

My dad says he will pay for me to go to beauty school as I can't handle computers.

Less *** people in beauty school too. I do my doggie's toenails and they look great.

I know exactly how you feel. I am also a former student of techskills.

I would complain about the internet service and they made me look like I was some nutcase. I was the only one in the school that had internet problems. Then the f*ggot school director disconected the internet service to the ethernet plugs so I couldn't use the internet. He knew the wirless network didn't work from time to time.

He didn't like me because I spoke out against injustice of the educational system including the problems of techskills, and aparently I got people thinking and he didn't like that. He is a control freak, he lies to people and he f*cks with the educational program of the school. When I confronted the issue about the wireless network being sabotoged and doing little sneeky stuff to make my life miserable at school, he does what he can to make me look like a crazy person. The other instructor lies to cover his bosses *** and the third guy makes me look like I am a sorry *** that always seems to have problems at school.

They know full well that the school director f*cks with the whole system to show the head school director which by the way is a h*mos*xual and he has a recruiter that likes to suck his *** almost every evening. I saw them through the window, they forgot to close the blinds when they turned off the lights. The teachers know not to go in the office between 5 - 7pm because the head school director likes to get a bl*w job right before he goes home. The recruitor that works evenings is the one that has to give it to him if he wants to keep his job.

Sorry, I got side tracked. The head school director believes that the assistant school director is the only one that can keep things in order. The assistant school director creates the problem, then he offers the solution.

The bottom line is that techskills spends more time screwing off and jerking people around. One recruiter never returned my e-mails.

Techskills is a joke. I just found out after being unemployed for almost 2 years, if you don't mind living like a rat for 4 years, you can have student aid pay for your dorm and food if you are at a public college. Also if you don't mind going to school year round then you have a place to stay at governments expence for 4 years while you get your bachelors degree. The school gives you a job part time through the work study program and that should help you with food expenses.

The dorms have a laundry room, electricity and water is provided for free and now they have tv in the dorms with basic cable. My dad said in his time tv's were not allowed in the college dorms along with drugs and alcohol. Boy have times changed.

I am sorry to go off into tangents but I believe everything this gentleman is saying because I experience the same thing when I went to techskills. Techskills is just wasting government money and most of the government money goes to the CEO's pocket and very little goes to education.

This website is a total joke. You allow people to place ridiculous and totally unsubstantiated claims just so you can make a buck by charging the companies money to remove such complaints.

People like Sarah do nothing but spew hateful and outright lies! I wouldn't be surprised if it's someone who works for the site itself.

Get a life you losers!

You earned your certifications in record time? What is record time according to you.

Either you are a genious and I know a genius when I see one. I met two geniouses in my life and both were *** one of them was my teacher but he wasn't quite as difficult as the other genious. Geniouses are are only 2% of the population and a "real" genious could finish a course in one weak if that person bust his *** studying. But many geniuses are lazy and learn at the same rate as other people, it just takes less time and less effort to learn stuff.

For an average intelligence person, they have to spend more hours studying while a genius would not have to spend as much time studying the same material. So you are saying you are a genius? I don't know why I get a gut feeling that you are full of *** because the courses TechSkills offers are not easy. Unless you are studying a course you have familiarity with, or you are a genius, most likely you are full of ***

You may have performed fallacio in record time, but I doubt you studied and pass the vendor exams in record time.

And as far as people in Mesa, Arizona getting hired before they finish their certification, that means the economy is booming over there.

I tell you what, I will submit some applications for jobs over there and I will know if you are full of *** when nobody responds to my applications. How does that sound to you?

How can we comment on good when so many companys are constantly trying to take advantage of people? You say you are from the Mesa campus?

I had to look in google maps: Mesa, Arizona is where you must have gone to school. There is a posibility that it is recognized in that area but in other parts of the country the economy is still very bad. Here in Dallas you have a bunch of *** men in management that force men to participate in *** sex in order to keep their jobs, my husband was fired because he refused to be the recipient in a sexual advance, and he was fired for it. We are suing the company for wrongful termination.

If nobody is posting how wonderful things are, maybe there is nothing good going on in peoples lives. But what you are doing is rubbing in peoples faces how you succeeded and how wonderful your life is, and who knows maybe your not telling the whole story.

Did you get the job by demonstrating skill or did you get the job by another means, if you catch my drift. You are trying to keep people silent by making comments like: "boy I wish people wouldn't write when they are angry?" How do you think the womens liberation movement got started?

You *** You think anything got accomplished by being silent. How do you think women got their rights? It wasn't by keeping our mouths shut and sitting on our thumbs. You are a discrace to everything women have fought for, you are a boble head bimbo that takes it up the behind.

Which is probably how you got your job. So how do you think the American revolution got started, you think it got started by keeping our mouths shut and sitting on our *** No! Americans stood up and complained against tyrany and one of the ways they did it, is by sending a letter to King George of England and we told him to go *** himself! You are Queen Sl*t and I am going to tell you to go *** yourself too!

We Americans will never be silenced and that means tyranical co*k sucking b**ches like you will not silence us! *** you ***

Wow, you are one of those people that like to have your head up your rear end. I know that comment was made to, shut people up when they have ligitimate complaints.

Americans must never stop complaining if their is an injustice.

Silence means acceptance. F, U, and your New World Order.

Here in indianapolis , there is no computer labs nor routhers or hubs,SWITCHESto hook anything up to use as learning aids. the instrutor in charge had to look up each and every answer ask to him in the computer 1st because he could not give an answer on his own.The director of the school new nothing about technology.

The learning tools provided by techskills was a book ( mybe).

So you have tlearn how to memorize the fastest way you can.The director of the school decided that we have to go throuth the whole course then come back and study for the ventors certs.It this smart or what? I call and talked to a mr. joshua at techskills , this man took me for a total fool.

He changed his tele numberso i could longer contact him about how they cheated me as well. but i bet someone else can and he will not bull *** them.

Most of the negative reviews I am reading about the Addison location sound spot on to me. I used to work there.

Perhaps they've completely gotten new staff, new management, and stopped paying the state under the table. When I was there, that was happening. AND the teachers were more like judges than tutors. And the "learning" was to sit at a computer and read to yourself.

You could ask questions, but usually, according to the students I talked to, that was met with a pseudo-hostility for "not doing it right" instead of an offer to help educate.

So perhaps times have changed. Good to know that people are no longer being mistreated and ripped off IF that is the case.

I guess you didn't finish reading peoples complaints or you are just *** ***. I know what you put in your mouth and it's not food.

I completed Pharmacy Technician in Cincinnati. The program worked fine for me.

I'm certified and work in one of the hospitals already! I guess you get out what you put in.

I wen to dis skol to get tranin. I gots da gov to pay for me.

Dey dint care dat I had to go to jail and dey kicked me oot. I hate dis plase.

Well, I just finished my program at TechSkills, Cincinnati. I was sent into the market place to a job interview, that I arranged, with an incomplete transcript ( even though I completed the program) and a certificate of completion that looked like it came from a dime store.

My Instructor couldn't (or wouldn't) answer any questions, explain the work or even operate the programs she was teaching.

I completed the program out of sheer force of will.

I would not recommend this program to any one.

Purchase the Pharmacy Technician Certification Review books for your self and learn on your own. You will save thousands and a ton of head aches.

Repent sinners and purveyors of G*d-less education. Woe unto thee that decree thy above G*d as you have schooling.

Satan hides in books of science and computers.

Back into the pit Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Linux. Jesus saves, save thy money and stay ignorant of the perilous web

I personally loved TechSkills. I was a career changer, earned my certifications in record time, passed my vendor exams, and then used career seervices to help me with my resume and was hired prior to my last certification.

That was the norm for all that were enrolled when i was at the Mesa Campus. I would strongly reccomend to anyone that has drive or ambition to get ahead in life.

I thnk we worked there together...i was there from the beginning....yes this place is a joke but as you know we worked with what we had to work with...MGT is a JOKE, mostly retards...I knew when I started this was going to be a short gig but ended up being there 7 years. I am surprised they lasted this long.

I just checked their website and its down so I think they are completely shut down, now.

Good luck man in the resolution to your problem. I know when I was there we had a lot of success.

They are very willing to work with students that communicate with them. It's all about proper communication.

Many schools can only communicate with other family members through a power of attorney and legal documentation giving them permission.

They would have honored your enrollment after your legal problems were corrected. You should have reached out to them and see what they could do about helping you get the education you paid for rather than a refund as most schools do not offer refunds after a set amount of time.

Sounds like you need to stay out of trouble and none of this would have been a problem.

Sounds like you need to stay out of trouble and none of this would have been a problem.

no college degree. 8 months of hard work at TechSkills.

I hold Certifications (A+, Network+,MCP, MCSA) and now make $40,000 in my first IT job.

I found the job myself, but got lots of guidance from TechSkills.

Other students have entry jobs starting at $14 per hour. Maybe your problem is you like to blame others for your own lack of commitment.

Any time that anyone goes into a new field there is entry level, experienced pay, and then Management. Anyone that is looking to get training find out the starting pay before you get trained.

Medical coding is only $12 to start and long term with experience you should be in the high 30's or 40K. With experience though....

Do your homework people before committing to anything in life. Do some research you are online look up salary.com or payscale.com.

Most people who frequent these sights are victams not victors TechSkills rocks!

Hey, Justo, I paid 6K to the *** at TS and they screwed me in the heinie real good. I paid back my loan in full all at once.

I'm complaininig now and I paid off in full. BTW,SLM has the governments blessing to pursue you until you pay it off. It means that they can even garnish your Social Security when you get to retirement age. I attended here in Denver where Justin Halladay STOLE my money by lying to me and deceiving me until his comission was safe and he got paid.

Get your facts straight about SLM and the power lenders have when you sign for that loan.

And NEVER do business with Justin Halladay who is now at Sanford-Brown in NJ stealing from hard working people there. Pass it on.

@Gregory

I have a friend who worked for TechSkills for 5 years and she said there is no such thing as paying 4K for Direct Job Placement. Are you sure you're talking about TechSkills?

Also, anyone who thinks they can take start school for a new career and come out making 40k is delusional. Just like anyone who changes careers, you have to start at the bottom and work your way up. Anyone who just gives up because they didn't immediately get what all they wanted in life doesn't deserve anything they do get.

my $.02

I paid in full AND paid an extra $4,000.00 for direct job placement. Passed the National Exam on my very first attempt...

no government grants. Now paying my monthly Sallie Mae loans for a worthless education program in Medical Coding. It happens to everyone...regardless of government grants !!!

And who happens to be paying for those grants in this scam.... YOU the taxpayer !!!

Hmmm...which is better....$0/hour unemployed or $12/hour and working?

Really?

I am paying on a student loan..

What an arrogant determination...

The people who complain about TechSkills the most are the ones who go under government grants and don't have to pay a dime.

Funny how that is :roll

Tech Skills is the greatest. If you need training for the hottest career fields, this is the place.

I attend techskills for the microsoft office specialist certification.They have taken me from knowing very little to being fully operational with the microsoft office program.

My grades started out average and progressively got better. I really like it because I dont have to attend everyday,and they're open on Saturday. Im 28 years old and far out of school but this experience has helped me build onto my career

I also was taken by Tech Skills. The person that "recruited" me was "no longer with Tech Skills" two days after she talked me out of $7000.

Should have been a BIG red flag. One on one? More like there are two people who sit in the classroom and tap you into a computer for a multiple choice test you can memorize and ace every time. I was also turned down for jobs because of lack of experience.

Does anyone recognize Tech Skills programs? I haven't found any.

It's been 4 years and I'm going to be paying for a long time to come. Don't waste your time or money.

Dallas, 100% agreed with kevin cary. it's a place for self taught programs and cost nearly $2000. lmao.

I took the medical billing/coding program at the Techskills in WI in 2007.

It was the biggest mistake of my life. I took out a 7000 loan to sit in their outdated lab doing tests that didnt prepare me for anything.

In my one year at the school 2 teachers quit!!! That's right I had 3 teachers in one year. after completing my program it took me over a year to find a job in the coding field. It took me about 2 weeks into my job to realize that the school preparted me for nothing.

I tried to get my money back, and I was literally laughed at.

The Job advisor there refused to help me find work!!! Dont waste your time or money at this school.

do not go to techskills because they are a ripoff so stay away from them.

Surprised on the feedback. I took one course in Tampa and they were very fair.

Explained things pretty clearly and I was able to finish my program and get certified. I had fallen behind on my work and they worked with me. Nothing bad to say but nothing great to say either.

It's school! You just have to be focused and want to get it done.

went to Techskills and I have some good and some bad to say. From what I know Megan works at Techskills that explain her post. I never had a problem with her I just stayed away from her ?-? not a friendly girl so you know. Da instructors really come up to you and say ( Hey you need to take a test ) Funny hu. Yea its a Certification school not a training school. When I left there I got let go from my new job due to lack of computer knowledge. I tried getting help from the instructors but it was kinda hard. they only have one or two real lab computers.They hardly ever use them.I asked for for help on a subject for 3 days straight but never got it.

Ho yea what does Thought Paterns class have to do with IT they forced me to take it just to kill time and so they can get paid more money watch out they do that you study at there speed not yours ?? Think about that..

Okay GoOd things are parking is free and all of my certification was paid for by the state. All i did is took da practice test over over and over and passed ...They know they didn't care.Every one does it there.

If you are thinking of going go for it but first read reviews there are many on this skwel some goo but most bad Da good are passed of by Techskills employees bad are mostly from pissed of students

Im kool I got certified and now working with a company that is retraining me hands on ..Not a bad deal

Shots out to Cathy in da financial aid da medical Instructor Sunita you two rock. Hey Gabriel you still cant find a job lol supper senior When are u ganna leave man its been a while I wish you luck buddy lol

Wouldn't do-it again

I currently enrolled in techskills in Raleigh. I would have to say my experience has not be positive.

Techskills has very old equipment. Most of my online labs usually do not work correctly. As for the one to one, well that really does not exist. They do have instructors by they are all part-time and it really not one to one.

If you are a person learn only through self taught programs this might be the place for you other wise I would not recommend Techskills to anyone. They over charge and under deliver.

What about Cincinnati Techskills. What are the complaints?

Email suejpez@***.com. Thanks

I am thinking about going to Tech Skills. I wouldnt complain to much about the price.

If you ever wanna get ripped off goto Vaterott College. My loan was 14k to learn how to program in 60 weeks. We learned ancient programs and finished the coarses barely touching the ones used today. The people in my classes were absolutley ignorant, and the instructors didnt care.

It was all a hoax to get you to join thier bachelor program for an additional sum of money.

If you didnt take it you were screwed.

To me, with all the certifications you got for 13k, I would be proud.

I was laid off twice, and after the second time, I went to TechSkills. The State of MN paid for the IT Series 5 course, so I was able to get my Network + and Linux+ certifications.

Cost was $6,500, but it didn't cost me a dime. Well worth it. The courses are designed so you study and do all of the work.

Nothing wrong with that. People have to stop whining so much and just get the job done.

I've received good guidance and educational assistance from techskills. There are numerous resources available to help you complete your studies successfully.

All it takes is the students time and application. The staff has been supportive and informative. Job placement is difficult in these economic times, yes. But I did have a successful internship, and gained some valuable skills and knowledge.

I was under confident when starting the program, I had been out of school for over 10 years. I feel more confident now. It does take work on the students part, it cannot be handed to you.

Ultimately, your success is your responsibility, and they will work with you. I've compared my experience to friends who are students in a community college, and I receive more individualized attention.

Quote from sherry: I'd love to know what you paid for your program. Mine cost almost $13,000 for MCSE, A+, N+ and certifications over an 18 month time frame.

How much was your tuition.

Thats an awesome price.

I paid $15,000 to go to MTI just for the A+. Yea I know.....

My experience was impressive beyond words. I typically don’t write these things, but these people bent over backwards for me.

One example is early on my computer failed. I was starting to fall behind. The director of the school saw that I was stressed out one day and asked me what was wrong. I told him about my PC trouble. He smiled and offered to help, I said I would take it to geek squad when I had enough money. The next day when I was in the break room. He brought me a laptop. It was his older laptop. He said I could use it as long as I needed to and told me to give my computer to an instructor to fix it.

Seriously what school will go to that level for a student. I have been to CC’s a state school and now certification training as an adult. I must say this place rocks, I'm sure there are people that struggle with the intrinsic motivation factor. It’s the same people that blame everyone before themselves. I’m living proof. You will see from the first day that this place is different. I hope this review helps you all good luck.

TechSkills training is for ADULTS not kids!I have been attending TechSkills .NET certification here in St Louis. While I cannot speak for all offices, I have been very happy with the experience to date.

The training is self-paced to a degree, so a student has to have the self-discipline to apply themselves to the program. The offices are open till 9 PM M-F and till 2 PM on Saturday. In St Louis, if you get yourself to class you will receive all the assistance needed. The instructors bend over backwards to be available on-site and by e-mail and phone.

They have been both patient and helpful.

If you are struggling with the material or the time requirements they will do everything they can to be flexible and ensure your success. Thumbs up from me, this is exaclty what I was looking for, and no I am not a company rep or receiving any benefit/comp-ensation for this review.

Don't be mislead, techskills offers no job placement. After graduating all I received from them was at a boy - no job placement.

All they offer is resume help and job leads.

Better research this before signing up as this is a big mis-repersentation. I wish someone would file a class action law suit against techskills because they deserve it.

I want to second this post, i found my techskills location to be spot on. Very happy with my time spent. 6 months study and I'm an MCSA certified, way better than two years at a cc tech school.