--- title: The Router | IT Foundations description: IT Foundations | 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/) [A+ Certification](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/a-certification) ## [Taking a Chance on Yourself: Paula & Joel's IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/taking-a-chance-on-yourself-paula-joels-it-journey) “I always tell people that \[Tech901\] is investing in you because they want you to succeed. They want Memphis to succeed and see \[an IT workforce\] as a real need.” - Joel Campbell Paula and Joel’s IT... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/taking-a-chance-on-yourself-paula-joels-it-journey) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## ["It all goes back to community:" IT Fellow Tahja Belin Reflects on Her IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-all-goes-back-to-community-it-fellow-tahja-belin-reflects-on-her-it-journey) “I’m just one person, but \[Tech901’s\] community is always there to remind me I’m not alone. I’m proof that anyone can achieve what I have.” — Tahja Belin, 2025 Tech901 IT Fellow [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-all-goes-back-to-community-it-fellow-tahja-belin-reflects-on-her-it-journey) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## [Ryan Burrell: Wired for IT](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/ryan-burrell-wired-for-tech) If you’re interested in getting started in IT, I’ve got good news for you: Tech901 has some introductory classes coming up soon. Check out our course schedule and apply today! [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/ryan-burrell-wired-for-tech) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## [Monét Marshall: Balancing a Career in IT with... Everything Else](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/monét-marshall-volleyball-and-it) If you’re interested in the course Monét took that lead to her IT Career, apply for IT Foundations today. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/monét-marshall-volleyball-and-it) [Tech901 Academy](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/tech901-academy) ## [Nick Rodgers: Back to School](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/nick-rodgers-back-to-school) If you're interested in any of the courses Nick has taken, click on one to learn more. Begin your IT career with our online application. If you ran into Nick Rodgers today, it's likely it would be... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/nick-rodgers-back-to-school) 6 min read [CompTIA](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/comptia) - Sep 17, 2019 ## [Student Stories: Zachary Holland, the New IT Education](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/student-stories-zachary-holland) [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/student-stories-zachary-holland) 5 min read [Partners](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/partners) - May 10, 2019 ## [The  Collective: Tech901 Partnership Creates Pathways to Tech Jobs for Young Adults Facing Barriers](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/better-together) Tech901, a nonprofit that offers Memphians affordable training for a variety of information technology jobs, has forged a community partnership offering live-changing opportunities to young people whose prospects of achieving... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/better-together) 2 min read [Why Memphis](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-memphis) - Jan 25, 2019 ## [Meet Trey McGinnis, Tech901 Instructor](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/meet-trey-mcginnis-tech901-instructor) Meet Trey McGinnis, the newest addition to the Tech901 Instructor dream team. A lifelong Memphian and son of two teachers, it is only natural that the CBU graduate would find himself in the front of a classroom. Trey fostered his... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/meet-trey-mcginnis-tech901-instructor) 1 min read [Tech901](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/tech901) - Oct 17, 2018 ## [MLK 50: Better Jobs - Higher Wages](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/mlk50grant) During the time Martin Luther King, Jr. organized his Civil Rights Movement endeavors, he worked tirelessly towards improving the conditions for African-Americans, females and all minorities in six particular areas: poverty, wage... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/mlk50grant) 3 min read [A+ Certification](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/a-certification) - Sep 5, 2018 ## [August 2018 Graduation](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/august-2018-graduation) "Anything that chirps, beeps, face times or books, processes data; Anything that scans, prints, snaps, chats, pings or rings belongs to us and we can handle it." (The Technologist Credo, Charles Elliot) [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/august-2018-graduation) 2 min read [Instructors](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/instructors) - Jul 11, 2018 ## [Instructor Perspective: Aaron Lamey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/instructorperspective_aaron) At Tech901, we are lucky to have amazingly talented instructors preparing the future IT workers in our beloved city of Memphis. A self-described supporter of educators from PreK to Ph.D., our lead instructor, Aaron Lamey, prides... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/instructorperspective_aaron) 1 min read [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) - Apr 9, 2018 ## [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 Memphis technology job base. Through our courses, students get the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the IT field. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/tech901-success-meet-patrick-moerman) - [1](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) - [2](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/it-foundations/page/2) - ### Popular Post [Want to know more about IT Networking? Look no further!](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/itnetworkinginfo) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) - Jun 19, 2017 ["It all goes back to community:" IT Fellow Tahja Belin Reflects on Her IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-all-goes-back-to-community-it-fellow-tahja-belin-reflects-on-her-it-journey) [Remember Media](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/remember-media) - Dec 17, 2025 [Ryan Burrell: Wired for IT](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/ryan-burrell-wired-for-tech) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) - May 8, 2020 [Taking a Chance on Yourself: Paula & Joel's IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/taking-a-chance-on-yourself-paula-joels-it-journey) [Remember Media](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/remember-media) - Feb 26, 2026 [A Common Goal of Self and Career Improvement: Tech901's Vision for its Next Decade](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/a-common-goal-of-self-and-career-improvement-tech901s-vision-for-its-next-decade) [Remember Media](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/remember-media) - Nov 19, 2025 ### Recent Posts [Beyond Basic Computer Skills: Building Technical Knowledge for Your Career](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/beyond-basic-computer-skills) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Oct 26, 2026 [Why Tech901 Starts with the Basics—And Why Employers Do Too](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/why-tech901-starts-with-the-basics) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Jul 29, 2026 [Why Your Career Hub Profile Matters More Than You Think](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/your-career-hub-profile-matters) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Jun 25, 2026 [Job Postings Keep Saying the Same Thing](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/job-postings-saying-the-same-thing) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) May 8, 2026 [VCR. DVD. Streaming. AI. You’ve Adapted Before. This Is No Different.](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/vcr-dvd-streaming) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Apr 30, 2026 ### Subscribe and Stay Informed Read success stories of Tech901 graduates hired for Information Technology jobs in Memphis. From Networking and Cybersecurity to Project Management and Computer Programming, Tech901 training produces real results and changes lives. 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