Interested in a Career in IT, Enterprise Technology, or Apple Device Management?
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with IT professionals from across the country and explore exciting career pathways in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology. Lunch will be provided.
What you can expect:
- Discover career opportunities in Apple device management
- Explore career paths that lead to potential mid-level employment
- Hear insights from industry professionals
- Learn from recently hired interns about their career journeys
- Build connections in enterprise IT
Whether you're exploring career paths, expanding your network, or learning more about the future of enterprise technology, this event is a great opportunity to connect with the IT community.
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 10:00-1:00PM
Location: Mesa Community College - Navajo Room
Launch your Apple IT career!
Gain hands-on skills in Apple device support and Jamf management. Short, affordable courses lead to industry-recognized badge & certifications, internships, and real workplace experience. It also leads to a Certificates of Completion (CCL) in JAMF Training Foundation from Mesa Community College.
Course Pathway
First start with: Apple Device Support
Apple Device Support (Non-credit Course): This course introduces you to the knowledge, skills, and tools used to support and troubleshoot Apple devices in a large organization as a level 1 or 2 help desk professional. It’s based on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.
Course prepares you for the Apple Certified Support Professional digital badge. This badge recognizes the knowledge needed to support and troubleshoot Apple devices in a large organization as a level 1 or 2 help desk professional.
Next move into: JAMF Training Foundation
JAMF Training Foundation (BPC265)- 3 credits: The Jamf Training Foundation offers a core understanding of Jamf Pro and Jamf Protect as well as an enterprise-focused examination of the macOS, iOS, and iPadOS platforms. The hands-on and example-based environment provides experience in the configuration of Jamf Pro, Jamf Protect, device enrollment, distributing App Store apps, building and managing packages to deploy to computers, configuration and settings for computers and mobile devices, device security, a scripting overview (Bash), and an introduction to the security standards. This offering includes content and certification opportunities from the Jamf 100, 170, and 200 courses. Prerequisites: None
After successfully completing BPC265 and earning your JAMF certifications, you could qualify for an exciting opportunity to advance your education through a semester-long capstone with Mesa Community College's IT department. This hands-on experience is available by enrolling in CIS285, a 3-credit course.
Upon completing the Capstone course, students may be eligible to apply for paid internship opportunities with our industry partners to further develop their skills in a professional setting. Please note that internship placement is not guaranteed and is ultimately at the discretion of the industry partner based on resume screenings, interviews, and organizational needs.
Contacts
Carl Cortez
Apple Device Support & Jamf Instructor
[email protected]
Jasmine Garcia
Maricopa IT Institute Navigator
[email protected]