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Should i go to ITT TECH or South Seattle Community College for Computer Networking Systems.

I'm 45 yrs. old and have no time to waste. $47,000.00 for 2 years at ITT and only got half that in grants and scholarships is payed for. sscc, free ride 1st 2 years need serious feedback please!

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Good call to pause and compare. , is right to suggest talking to local employers, and backing that up is useful. Below are concrete, low-effort steps you can take right away to decide which path gets you to paid work fastest and with the least risk.

Questions to ask employers and schools (call/email 3–5 each):

  • To employers: "Have you hired grads from either school? What entry tasks do you give new hires? Which certifications or skills would make someone an immediate fit?"
  • To schools: "Can you show recent syllabi, instructor CVs, lab equipment lists, internship/co-op partners, and how you measure job placement?"
  • Compare curricula to current job ads: map required skills (routing/switching, subnetting, TCP/IP, Linux/Windows server, virtualization, basic security) to course topics.
  • Ask if classes map to vendor certs (CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+) and whether the school offers exam prep or vouchers.
  • Check transferability and accreditation—credits should move if you decide to continue later.
  • Consider faster alternatives: targeted certs or apprenticeships can get you into entry roles sooner; then you can upskill.

A quick reality check: the field still shows demand for networking roles (BLS data). Also review program pages directly at South Seattle College and bring any syllabi here if you want help mapping them to real job postings.

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Should i go to ITT TECH or South Seattle Community College for Computer Networking Systems.

Really serious about where i need to go so Serious feedback is encouraged. I'm 45 yrs old and have no time to waste, i have orientation at ITT on thursday, and can start winter quarter at sscc in jan.

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I don't think that many people will be able to answer you because not many know where these colleges are, never mind their status.

I would suggest you phone some IT companies around the area that has employed students from these colleges and get a reference from them.:)

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yes I think that He is right

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