--- title: The Router | Student Highlight description: Student Highlight | 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=3000&height=706&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... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/why-tech901-starts-with-the-basics) [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) ## [A New Path to Success: Jordon Hester’s IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/a-new-path-to-success-jordon-hesters-it-journey) I would never have been able to dream of being where I am today without Tech901.” – Jordon Hester It was time for something new. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/a-new-path-to-success-jordon-hesters-it-journey) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## [Shattering a Career Ceiling: Ben Wilson's IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/shattering-a-career-ceiling-ben-wilsons-it-journey) “Before Tech901, I had hit my career ceiling. Now that ceiling is shattered.” - Ben Wilson [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/shattering-a-career-ceiling-ben-wilsons-it-journey) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## [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... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/sisters-on-a-tech-journey-from-classroom-to-career-with-tech901) 5 min read [CompTIA](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/comptia) - May 15, 2023 ## [Kelly Miller: The Importance of Investing in Yourself](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kelly-miller-the-importance-of-investing-in-yourself) “I’m working towards a version of my life that is fluid in all the things that are me. Living is art, and I’m having so much fun creating the mural that is my life.” - Kelly Miller [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kelly-miller-the-importance-of-investing-in-yourself) 3 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Jan 24, 2023 ## [Kelsey Johnson: Taking a Chance on IT](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kelsey-johnson-taking-a-chance-on-it) Sometimes life challenges you to take your own advice. Data analyst for Optum healthcare, Kelsey Johnson, knows this to be true. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kelsey-johnson-taking-a-chance-on-it) 2 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Aug 29, 2022 ## [Basir Akrami: Perseverance and Strength](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/basir-akrami-perseverance-and-strength) A year ago this month, Basir Akrami and his wife and two daughters were resettled in the United States after fleeing Afghanistan when the U.S. pulled out of the country. Basir and his family were a part of the far-too-few Afghans... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/basir-akrami-perseverance-and-strength) 4 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Dec 15, 2021 ## [Travis White: The Second Half of Life](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/the-second-half-of-life) Travis White is a Summer 2021 Tech901 graduate who recently landed a job at the Memphis Zoo after completing the IT Foundations course and earning his CompTIA A+ certification. Tech901 is able to provide quality education and... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/the-second-half-of-life) 4 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Oct 15, 2021 ## [Monét Marshall & Tecia Marshall: Celebrating Black Women In Tech](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/monét-marshall-tecia-marshall-celebrating-black-women-in-tech) If you’re interested in jumpstarting your IT career, the time is near. Our 2022 Class Schedule is now LIVE! Registration opens on Monday, October 18th. Check out what amazing classes we have in store for the upcoming year now. At... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/monét-marshall-tecia-marshall-celebrating-black-women-in-tech) 7 min read [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) - Apr 14, 2021 ## [5 Tips for Tech901 Students: Advice from Recent Graduates](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/5-tips-for-tech901-students-tips-from-recent-graduates) Maybe you've been thinking about taking an IT class, but you don't know what to expect. What's the class like? What's a lab? How much studying is there? Well, we talked to 5 Tech901 students here in Memphis about their recent... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/5-tips-for-tech901-students-tips-from-recent-graduates) 5 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Feb 18, 2021 ## [Lulu Abdun: Tech and Advocacy](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/lulu-abdun-tech-for-advocacy) Lulu Abdun, 23, is a passionate advocate for social change, and that's exactly what inspired her to get into tech. As a graduate of the Tech901 Web Programming course, Lulu has a pretty clear vision of how tech and advocacy... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/lulu-abdun-tech-for-advocacy) - [1](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) - [2](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight/page/2) - [3](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight/page/3) - [4](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight/page/4) - ### 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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