Advice on getting into IT without a degree (hexbear.net)

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I was going to a Community College but then I got told to kick sand for fiananical aid and... now Im not able to go to school anymore :/ (long story there made short, tried everything I could but nothing worked out)

I've been working on getting some coursera certificates and studying for the CompTIA certificate but I'm wondering if I'm even going to have a shot at landing a job without a degree to help me out.

I know about Windows Server Management (worked a shit ton with VMs in classes) daily drive Linux, do some real amateur game development on the side on my own so I know how to code, not great but I have experience there. Any advice on how to give myself a better shot?

Should mention that I do live in a big ass blue state city if thats helpful, and I am trans-fem but I seem to pass well enough to not get misgendered but still a little weary about putting myself out there >_>

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I got my IT job after taking some CC classes (and years of computers as a hobby. While the coursework helped, the main thing was impressing one of my professors enough that she recommended me for a job. "Networking" is the most powerful tool you can use. Since school has stopped being an option for you, I would look for other opportunities to build your personal network. Look for local clubs to join, such as a LUG (Linux users group). Also, look for non-profits that could benefit from some volunteer tech support.

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