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CareerArticle

Where Arizona A+ Holders Actually Work

A look at the Phoenix-area employers, wages, and career paths that A+ certified IT support technicians can access in the 2026 Arizona job market.

Nicholas Ely·May 30, 2026·8 min read
AI & AutomationOpinion

Why AI Will Need More IT Professionals, Not Fewer

AI is restructuring the IT workforce, not eliminating it. Here's what the data shows about jobs, skills, and your teen's career path.

Nicholas Ely·May 30, 2026·9 min read
CareerGuide

Pay for IT Certification Training with Arizona ESA Funds

Use ClassWallet to enroll your high schooler in CompTIA certification training. Approved Arizona ESA vendor. Live instruction. Real credentials.

Nicholas Ely·May 29, 2026·2 min read
CareerOpinion

CompTIA Tech+ for Teens: The Right Starting Point for Most High Schoolers

Tech+ is the entry to the CompTIA certification ladder. For most high schoolers, it's the right place to start. Here's what it covers and why.

Nicholas Ely·May 29, 2026·5 min read
CareerArticle

Is CompTIA A+ Worth It for a 16-Year-Old?

A practical look at CompTIA A+ for Arizona high schoolers paying with ESA funds. What the certification is worth, who recognizes it, and how the math works.

Nicholas Ely·May 26, 2026·6 min read
StrategyArticle

The Oldest Problem in Business: Why ERP Still Breaks Empires

Most ERP failures are not software failures. They are process failures that got expensive because leadership assumed a better tool would fix a business it had never bothered to fully define.

Nicholas Ely·Apr 23, 2026·8 min read

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