Most IT training programs assume you’re not working — that you have full days available to study, that you can afford to step back from income while you retrain, that the training is your full-time activity for however long it takes. The Registered Apprenticeship Program at Infotech Academy is designed around the opposite assumption: you have a job, you need to keep it, and you want to add IT credentials on the side.
Who the RAP is for
Currently employed Texas residents whose employer is based in Texas. You don’t need to quit your job. You don’t need your employer’s involvement or permission. You train virtually, on a schedule that works around your existing work, while continuing to earn your current income. The only eligibility requirements that differ from the Pre-Apprenticeship Program are current employment status and Texas-based employer.
What the program delivers
The same curriculum foundation as the PAP — IT fundamentals across fifteen-plus learning tracks, certification preparation, and career readiness support. The delivery format is virtual and self-paced within structured cohort timelines. The program is designed for people who are balancing existing professional and personal obligations, which means the pacing respects that you have other things going on.
Why it’s free
The same reason the Pre-Apprenticeship Program is free: federal and state workforce development grants. The government has calculated that upskilling employed workers — increasing their earnings, improving their productivity, reducing turnover — generates returns that justify the training investment. The grant funding flows to Infotech Academy, which delivers the training. You pay nothing.
What happens after
You have credentials that justify a conversation about advancement at your current employer, or that support a move to an IT-specific role at a different organization. The certifications are industry-recognized. The skills are real. The ROI on the time invested — without any tuition cost — is straightforward to calculate.
If you’re currently employed in Texas and want to build IT credentials while keeping your job, check your eligibility for the Registered Apprenticeship Program at infotechacademy.online/rap.