--- title: The Router | Student Highlight (2) 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. (2) 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/) [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) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## [Lawrence Dennis: Memphis Renaissance](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/lawrence-dennis-memphis-growth) "How’s everything at Tech901 going?" he asks as we sit down. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/lawrence-dennis-memphis-growth) [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) [Partners](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/partners) ## [Kristi Lofton: Back to her Roots](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kristi-lofton-back-to-her-roots) If you're interested in our 2020 Code 1.0 or Web Programming Classes, Apply today. Kristi Lofton works in agricultural technologies. A graduate of Tech901’s Code 1.0 course, Kristi works as a... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kristi-lofton-back-to-her-roots) 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) 6 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Jun 20, 2019 ## [Meet Catrina Dean, Tech901's Newest Instructor](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/meet-catrina-dean) “Hey, do you remember me?!” Straight from his class with Crosstown's CodeCrew, a young man walks confidently into the Tech901 offices and goes straight for Catrina Dean, shaking hands with her enthusiastically. Catrina, a smile... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/meet-catrina-dean) 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) 4 min read [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) - May 3, 2019 ## [TECH901 WELCOMES THEIR 1000th STUDENT](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/1000-student) Brandon King, born and raised in Memphis, didn't know he would be the 1,000th student at Tech901 when he enrolled in his second class. But he did know that getting his CompTIA Network+ Certification was the next step in his... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/1000-student) 1 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Jul 25, 2018 ## [From Construction to Coding](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/from-construction-to-coding) I’ve been in construction project management for about seven years now, after graduating from Oklahoma State University in 2011 and moving to Memphis. However, I didn't feel like my natural skills and abilities were being... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/from-construction-to-coding) 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 min read [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) - Mar 23, 2018 ## [From Teacher to Tech Professional](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/fromteachertotechprofessional) Kelly Miller applied her engineering degree to her role as a teacher, but felt she could be doing more to contribute to the city. An interest in getting inside the Crosstown Concourse brought her to a Tech901 Info Session. "The... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/fromteachertotechprofessional) - - [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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