--- title: The Router | STEM Careers description: STEM Careers | 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/tech901-success-meet-patrick-moerman) 1 min read [STEM Careers](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/stem-careers) - Nov 1, 2017 ## [Why Should You Consider a Career in IT](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/why-should-you-consider-a-career-in-it) Occupations in the field of computer and information technology will grow by as much 12% between now and 2024, growth that is stronger than the average for all jobs. This increase, strongly associated with advancements in cloud... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/why-should-you-consider-a-career-in-it) - [1](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) - [2](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/stem-careers/page/2) - [3](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/stem-careers/page/3) - [4](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/stem-careers/page/4) - Content Title Description ### Popular Post [Want to know more about IT Networking? 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