--- title: The Router | Why Memphis description: Why Memphis | 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) ## [Beyond Basic Computer Skills: Building Technical Knowledge for Your Career](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/beyond-basic-computer-skills) [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/beyond-basic-computer-skills) [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) [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) ## [Job Postings Keep Saying the Same Thing](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/job-postings-saying-the-same-thing) Don't have time to read? Listen instead. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/job-postings-saying-the-same-thing) [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) ## [VCR. DVD. Streaming. AI. You’ve Adapted Before. This Is No Different.](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/vcr-dvd-streaming) [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/vcr-dvd-streaming) [Why Memphis](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-memphis) ## [Stuck in Your Career? IT Certifications Might Be the Missing Piece](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/stuck-in-your-career) Stuck in Your Career? IT Certifications Might Be the Missing Piece If you’ve got IT experience but haven’t earned your certifications yet, here’s how to take the next step forward. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/stuck-in-your-career) 5 min read [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) - Dec 17, 2025 ## ["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) 2 min read [CompTIA](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/comptia) - Jun 13, 2025 ## [Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Tech901 and CompTIA's Transformation of Memphis' IT Workforce](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/celebrating-a-decade) 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... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/celebrating-a-decade) 3 min read [CompTIA](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/comptia) - Oct 26, 2022 ## [For Dean Jones, Art is a Necessity.](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/for-dean-art-is-a-necessity) As a child, music, and drawing came naturally, sparked by an uncle who taught art at a local high school. Every holiday, Dean would take time to design cards to give to his classmates and teachers. Quickly, they saw his aptitude... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/for-dean-art-is-a-necessity) 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) 4 min read [Why Memphis](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-memphis) - Sep 15, 2020 ## [Memphis Women Do Tech](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/memphis_women_tech) If you're in the area and looking to join the tech industry, that's great! Tech901 provides adult IT training in IT Hardware, Networking, and Security. We also teach programming courses including our Code 1.0 offering. Join us... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/memphis_women_tech) 5 min read [Tech901 Academy](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/tech901-academy) - Feb 13, 2020 ## [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 on the grounds of his alma... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/nick-rodgers-back-to-school) 6 min read [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) - Jan 13, 2020 ## [2019 Year-End Wrap Up: We've Got the Numbers](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/2019-year-end-review) 2019 Numbers Fall 2019 Graduation Donor Thank You [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/2019-year-end-review) - [1](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) - [2](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-memphis/page/2) - [3](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-memphis/page/3) - [4](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/why-memphis/page/4) - ### Popular Post [Want to know more about IT Networking? 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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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