What is your view on ITT Tech?

Question

I think they're a big fraud. My bf got a degree through them in computer networking in june of this year and was expecting immediate job offers like they advertise on TV especially since he graduated with honors...we continue to apply like crazy but he doesnt even get an interview with the resume itt tech made for him. the only jobs he has landed was with circuit city for $8.75 an hour away and a mom and pop shop for $8/hr thats 10 min away. his loans go into repayment in january and theyre $648/month...ITT Tech is an institute of false advertisement! he has all the credentials to be making big bucks but he doesnt have the professional experience and how is he spossed to get certified if the big bucks itt tech promised dont come in for him to afford to take the test to get certified?!!

Answer 1

ITT tech is fine, in some circumstances. It's fine for someone who maybe couldn't get into another college, and only wants to do, say, low-level computer jobs anyway. Or for someone who knows that they won't make it through a regular college, for academic or personal reasons, and who needs the type of environment that a school like this provides. But for people who can get into a better school, and for those who really want to do a degree that can start them on a solid career, and make them upwardly mobile, then ITT Tech and schools like it are often a poor choice.

You've learned the truth - most employers don't respect ITT degrees. It's because of how the school is accredited, and also because of their general reputation (which isn't great).

But now he's stuck, so how does he get ahead? I suggest that he take one of those $8/hour jobs - I'm thinking maybe he should take the one at the mom and pop shop, if it's in his field, as that job at Circuit City may be a dead-end (he should ask about that.) While he's working, he should also do volunteer work in his field, to build his credentials and portfolio. Hopefully, he'll be able to get some solid experience on his resume, and either get promoted at his employer or else be able to move on to a better job due to his experience (because it won't be due to that degree).

He can continue to try to find a good job. His best bet is to use the career center at ITT, and apply to listings that have been sent to them by employers. He should also see if they can get him in contact with some ITT alumni, who he can use for networking purposes, and maybe get himself a job in that way. Those resources would obviously already be willing to hire ITT grads, so his chances there might be better than at other employers.

Eventually, I'd actually like him to go back to school, in his field, and get a bachelor's degree from a reputable college. Once he has that, he can leave ITT off his resume, if he chooses to do so. His own state college is his least expensive option, and those tend to be appropriately accredited and reputable. While a lot of his credits (maybe all) from ITT won't transfer in, he may be able to take CLEP tests to prove he has the knowledge, and thus be able to move ahead more quickly. He needs to avoid any for-profit schools, and he should only look at schools that are regionally accredited. I'll link to what I mean, below:

Answer 2

the reason itt tech is bashed alot is because it is a for profit school that focuses more on trades then education. i am pretty sure it is not accreditted and i doubt a college would accept any transfer credits from itt. most schools like itt tech or lincoln tech are in it for the money. the more studnets they admit and approve for financial aid the more gauranteed money they receive whether or not the student finishes the program. if you are just looking for training in a trade then itt is fine, but if you are looking for a degree itt is not the place to go

Answer 3

ITT Tech is only a school to "help" you out with the computer networking field. He gets some on-hand experiences, but that's it. He'd still need to go out and find a job to get his work experience and build his resume. ITT Tech is just cheaper than spending time and money for a 4-year college

Answer 4

Oh boy do I agree. My son went and learned about communicactions tech. He landed a job right away. He is still with the company and currently making 22 dollars an hour.
But I have a girl friend that just walked in the door and applied for the same job and without any additional education got the job. Our son is still paying for his training 7 years later. thats bull.
I have another friend that went to a regular college to learn about television.. She also got a job right away. Apparently the only job availible in television in this area. She was to go on outings and shoot film. Which she did for two years at a little over 8 dollars an hour. she provided her own transportation and her own gas for the two years she was there. Her car broke down and she got laid off...... Thats okay because they did not provide any benefits anyways...... I ask you why go to college when it is such a rip off her dad will pay for this until he dies.....

Answer 5

Well....they're at almost evert job fair that I've ever gone to, so I look on them with a very negative view. They're vultures. I was looking for a job, and they're trying to reel me right back into school...which costs money. I was looking for a JOB...which PAYs money, not ITT Tech, which TAKES your money.

Answer 6

I don't much care for them either. There's an ITT Tech up by where I live that is actually built into an old strip mall. It is very shabby.

Answer 7

I got burned as well. I spent a ton of money there on courses and employers basically laughed in my face when I told them where I got educated. It pisses me off when they show those commercials where the guy has a great job. That is NOT the norm.