--- title: The Router | Career Changer description: Career Changer | Tech901 provides instructor-led technology training, industry certifications, and career support to help Mid-South adults build skills employers value and pursue rewarding careers in technology. image: https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/2026%20Blog%20Banner-1.png --- [![TECH901-logo-header](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tech901_Brand_Logos/TECH901-logo-header.png?width=250&height=59&name=TECH901-logo-header.png "TECH901-logo-header")](https://tech901.org/) [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) ## [Why Tech901 Starts with the Basics—And Why Employers Do Too](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/why-tech901-starts-with-the-basics) "Why do I have to start with Tech Essentials? Can't I just go straight to Networking or Security?" It's one of the most common questions we hear at Tech901. We understand the excitement. You see... 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[Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/jenny-carmichael) 3 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Mar 15, 2024 ## [Sisters on a Tech Journey: From Classroom to Career with Tech901](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/sisters-on-a-tech-journey-from-classroom-to-career-with-tech901) Life is easier when you’re close to someone on a parallel path to your own. And who better than your sister? Tsega Sneed was looking to break into the supply chain industry and began exploring ways to get a foot in the door. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/sisters-on-a-tech-journey-from-classroom-to-career-with-tech901) - [1](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) - [2](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/career-changer/page/2) - [3](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/career-changer/page/3) - ### Popular Post [Want to know more about IT Networking? 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