--- title: "Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Tech901 and CompTIA's Transformation of Memphis' IT Workforce" description: Discover how Tech901 and CompTIA have partnered to transform Memphis' tech workforce—training thousands, boosting salaries, and creating career pathways through affordable, industry-recognized IT certifications. image: https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/tech901%20portraits-157%20(1).jpg --- [![TECH901-reverse](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20Logos/TECH901-reverse.png?width=3900&height=1200&name=TECH901-reverse.png "TECH901-reverse")](https://www.tech901.org) ## The Router ![](https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/tech901%20portraits-157%20(1).jpg) # Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Tech901 and CompTIA's Transformation of Memphis' IT Workforce Published by [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) on 6/13/25, 2:22 PM Over the past ten years, Memphis has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its IT landscape, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Tech901 and CompTIA. Established in 2015, Tech901 emerged as a beacon for aspiring IT professionals, aiming to bridge the gap between unfilled IT positions and a motivated local workforce. By partnering with [CompTIA](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/), Tech901 has offered affordable, hands-on training programs aligned with industry-recognized certifications such as A+, Security+, and the newly introduced Tech+. This strategic alliance has equipped students with the necessary skills and credentials to thrive in the ever-evolving tech industry. The results are compelling: - **2,400+** students trained - **1,200+** CompTIA certifications facilitated - **500+** graduates launched into IT careers across sectors like logistics, healthcare, and IT support - Certified alumni earning approximately **$10,000+** more annually than their uncertified peers [![CompTIA ](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(1).png?width=319&height=158&name=download%20(1).png)](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/explore-careers/)Beyond individual success stories, Tech901 has become a cornerstone of Memphis' tech ecosystem, fostering a cycle of mentorship and community support. As the organization celebrates its 10-year anniversary, it looks forward to expanding its impact by introducing advanced courses like Data+ and Tech+, reaching new communities with asynchronous learning options, and strengthening partnerships with employers to create more opportunities for graduates. To delve deeper into this inspiring journey and learn how similar collaborations can benefit your community, read the full case study here: Tags: [CompTIA](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/comptia), [STEM Careers](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/stem-careers), [Why Memphis](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-memphis), [Why Technology](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-technology), [Job Training](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/job-training), [IT training,](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/it-training), [it technician](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/it-technician) [Back to Blog](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) ## Related Articles ## [Tech901 is now a Training Partner to CompTIA and Cisco Systems](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/comptiatrainingpartner) Toward its goal of offering a comprehensive tech training curriculum for Memphians, Tech901 is... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/comptiatrainingpartner) ## [Tech901 and the FedEx Institute of Technology offer tuition-free industry certifications Summer 2016](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/tech901-and-the-fedex-institute-of-technology-offer-tuition-free-industry-certifications-summer-2016) Tech901 President Robert Montague with David Rudd, President of the University of Memphis [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/tech901-and-the-fedex-institute-of-technology-offer-tuition-free-industry-certifications-summer-2016) ## [Tech901 Success: Meet Patrick Moerman](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/tech901-success-meet-patrick-moerman) At Tech901, our mission is to build local tech talent while working with employers to increase the... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/tech901-success-meet-patrick-moerman) © Tech901 is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. - [![Linkedin](https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Tech901_Oct2020/images/Linkedin_new.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/school/tech901) - [![Facebook](https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Tech901_Oct2020/images/Facebook_new.png)](https://www.facebook.com/Tech901Memphis/) - ![Twitter](https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Tech901_Oct2020/images/Twitter_new.png) - [![Instagram](https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Tech901_Oct2020/images/Insta_new.png)](https://www.instagram.com/tech901/) - [![Youtube](https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Tech901_Oct2020/images/Youtube_new.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCArG0Tv8HxliFt_qZTvzjOA) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Jenny Carmichael", "url" : "https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael" }, "dateModified" : "2025-06-13T19:22:42.479Z", "datePublished" : "2025-06-13T19:22:42.000Z", "headline" : "Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Tech901 and CompTIA's Transformation of Memphis' IT Workforce", "image" : [ "https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/tech901%20portraits-157%20(1).jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/celebrating-a-decade", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/Brand%20Logos/TECH901-logo-header.png" }, "name" : "Tech901" } } ```