--- 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=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/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) - [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) - [5](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight/page/5) - Content Title Description ### Popular Post [Want to know more about IT Networking? 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