Creating Pathways to Careers in Tech Repair

Techtonic Workforce Academy

The Techtonic Workforce Academy is your launchpad for a meaningful career in the ever-growing tech industry. Designed for individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and other neurodiversities, our program removes the guesswork by providing a clear, structured path from training to real-world experience in device repair.

 

Through hands-on learning, industry-recognized certifications, and real-world application, students gain the skills, confidence, and career opportunities they need to succeed.

 

Whether you’re exploring career options or ready to take the next step, the Techtonic Workforce Academy is here to guide you forward.

From Exploration to Employment

The Techtonic Workforce Academy is designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re exploring career options, looking to earn new certifications, or ready to launch a full-time career in tech repair.

 

You’ll start with a hands-on introduction to device repair, then build your skills and earn credentials as you advance through the program.

 

Along the way, you’ll gain real-world experience, work alongside industry professionals, and develop the expertise needed to build a sustainable, rewarding career. Wherever you want to go, we’re here to help you get there.

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SKILLcircuits

Explore the fundamentals of device repair in an supportive, hands-on environment! This immersive experience guides you through interactive learning stations —helping you discover if a career in tech is your perfect fit.

Techtonic Workforce Academy

Take your expertise to the next level! Earn industry-recognized certifications, gain real-world experience, and build the foundation for a long-term career.

Apprenticeships and Employment

Apply your skills in real-word settings! Work alongside experienced repair technicians, gain on-the-job training, and prepare for a future in tech repair.

SKILLcircuits

Explore & Learn

Jumpstart your journey in tech repair with SkillCircuits—a 2.5-hour, hands-on workshop designed to introduce individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and other neurodiversities to the fundamentals of laptop and cellphone repair.

 

As the first step into our Workforce Academy, SkillCircuits provide an immersive experience where participants rotate through interactive learning stations, troubleshooting real devices, and gaining exposure to industry roles.

 

Held in partnership with schools, organizations, and community events, these workshops make it easy to get involved. Best of all, participants walk away with their first microcredential in tech repair—opening the door to even bigger opportunities!

WISE Certification Program

Get Trained & Certified

SkillCircuit participants ready to advance can enroll in our e-learning course to earn industry-recognized certifications in tech repair, leading to real employment opportunities.

 

In partnership with WISE, the global leader in technician certification, we’re developing the world’s first WISE Certification training course designed with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards—ensuring that every learner has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.

 

Students can choose to earn a full WISE Certification as a Level 1 Technician or gain microcredentials in specialized roles like device sorting, grading, testing, and more—creating multiple pathways to success in the tech repair industry.

Techtonic Apprenticeships

Work Towards Employment

Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Through Techtonic, our first social enterprise, students take their mobile device repair skills into real-world settings.

 

Through Techtonic and our industry partners, students work with certified technicians, build confidence, and earn both technical and job readiness skills — bridging the gap from training to employment.