Category: Jobs and Employment
Hello there everyone,
So I'm interested in working for a assistive technology company. There is one in spacific I would like to work for, but I'm also definitely willing to be open.
I have contacted some about working in this department. I'm either looking into sales or tech support. Upon contacting certain people in this field, I was told that a college degree isn't needed, but it is prefered.
Does anyone know of any ways I might be able to get into this field?
Thanks much,
Blindaudio
I think your best approach would be to contact accessible technologies near you and find out what skills are required, and the availability of training.
Your voc rehab agency might be able to help with the training.
I guess my best advice would be don't be in a hurry. Make sure this is really what you want to do, get the experience you need, and go for it!
Lots of luck.
Bob
Thanks man! Will keep you all posted.
It probably wouldn't hurt to have a general background in tech-related things, either.
That way, if you don't end up working for an assistive technology company, or they require more skills/experience, you might be able to get your feet wet by working in a call center that deals with other computer-related problems.
The major companies often require a degree of some sort. If you want to take a shortcut and not go to college, have a look in your local area for vendors of the products you think you would be best to use, but note that these jobs are usually contract only, and will not pay quite what you may get at HIMS, FS, HW, etc. SO you can, in most cases, have a shortcut through not going to school, but you won't make as much money. Also involve VR as suggested above, maybe they can get you a couple of clients to try teaching to be sure it's for you. Remember, just because you know how to do something doesn't mean you will be a good teacher at it. That's not to say you are a bad teacher, I don't know you at all, but it's something I see happening in the field a lot. Best of luck!