thanks for the info.  i am taking an a+ class at phx
college in a couple of weeks.  i'll let you know how
it goes.
rich villa

--- Jason <jason@spatafore.net> wrote:

> They will hire techs without degrees. If you can
> promise to get your A+ within 90 days of hire, you
> can probably get in the door. The A+ exam is not
> that difficult, especially if you're a hands-on
> Linux person. I sent this to PLUG because Linux is
> very much emerging and the more Linux knowledgable
> people they get in the door, the better off it is
> for everyone involved. I currently have a Linux+ and
> A+ certification. Working on Novell CLP and a degree
> in programming. So, do you need a degree? Definitely
> not to get through the door. Will it be beneficial
> to get one later? Definitely.
> 
> One thing that may help is that they have an
> Educational Reimbursement Plan. If you are
> full-time, they will pay up to $5000.00 a year for
> your education as long as it's related to your
> position. They also have health, dental, 401k...etc.
> The full package. Definitely worth looking into. 
> 
>  >>  hi.
>  >>  do they hire people without degrees?  i love
> fooling
>  >>  with computers but have no credentials.
>  >>  thanks,
>  >>  rich
> 
>  >>  --- Jason Spatafore <jason@spatafore.net>
> wrote:
> 
>  >>  > Just a friendly "We're hiring" going out to
> the
>  >>  > PLUGers in Phoenix.
>  >>  > 
>  >>  > Avnet Inc. is hiring numerous people for
> technical
>  >>  > work. If you can read
>  >>  > instructions and follow them 100% to the
> letter,
>  >>  > it's a good place to
>  >>  > work. There's lots of hours available and
>  >>  > benefits...etc. Please put my
>  >>  > name on the application when applying and
> even let
>  >>  > me know if you applied
>  >>  > so I can confirm when questioned. (You might
> even
>  >>  > ask if you can get a
>  >>  > "same-day" interview. I've heard of it
> happening.)
>  >>  > 
>  >>  > 
>  >>  > Location
>  >>  > 3201 E. Harbour Dr.
>  >>  > Phoenix, AZ 85034
>  >>  > 
>  >>  > The pay is not "the best" but it's a billion
> dollar
>  >>  > company that is
>  >>  > growing like crazy. If you're looking for a
> stable
>  >>  > job, it's definitely a
>  >>  > good company to go with. They like people who
> love
>  >>  > to work with computers
>  >>  > and they are thrilled with people who have
> ideas and
>  >>  > ways to implement
>  >>  > such. Anyway, give it a shot if you're
> interested.
>  >>  > Much room for growth,
>  >>  > etc.
>  >>  > 
>  >>  > 
>  >>  > Sincerely,
>  >>  > Jason Spatafore
>  >>  > 
>  >>  > PS: A+ Preferred but not necessarily
> required. Good
>  >>  > computer knowledge is
>  >>  > the necessity.
>  >>  >
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