Good morning,
I hope I am posting this question in the correct forum.
I am very passionate about computers. Since I was 12 - I was fascinated with how they work - inside and out. I can remember my mom taking her very first dell apart after retiring it and I sat there poking around the inside of it for four hours before my mother told me I had to stop and go find something else to do. I took all the computer courses offered in Highschool (which was mainly Comp 101 and typing) - I have taken 4 basic courses on networking and again comp 101 at college level about two years ago. I have no certifications - although I would "geek-out" if I did. I know for a fact a career working with computers (not as a secretary as some have suggested) would make me the happiest girl in the world.
Where do I get started?
I can be honest and tell you I don't have the means to go back to college - money/transportation/ ect. The nearest college is an hour away. I am a very self motivated person though. I love reading and am able to concentrate on various studies I have done online (I did complete Psych program through Stratford recently).
I Have checked with our local Boces which is close by - I have already taken two accounting courses there and the only computer courses they offer are basics to using a computer. I went through that in the first part of my accounting class and the teacher (who is an IT and now a friend of mine) laughed when I litterly feel asleep as he explained how the mouse functions.
Regardless - I would love to hear about how you go to where you are in computer field. I would also appreciate any advice on how to further my studies so I can take on this career.
Thank you very much in advance.
*Cheers*