Vocademy
Bob DuHamel
About the Founder:
Bob DuHamel, earned an associate degree in electronics technology from San Diego Mesa College. For ten years, he worked as an engineering technician, working closely with engineers to build and test prototype electronic equipment. When the PC became ubiquitous, he transitioned to that field, where he developed custom programs and maintained computer networks for small businesses.
In 1998 he began his teaching career at a small vocational school preparing students to take CompTIA's A+ exam and the Electronics Technicians Association's CNST exam. At that school, he led the team that developed the original CNCT exam for the ETA. In 2003, while working at a nationally accredited vocational school, he was assigned the task of developing an academic course in electronics technology, information technology, and fiber optic technology. The unique nature of this highly compressed course required that he build the entire curriculum, including writing a series of textbooks. This program inspired the original courses at Vocademy.
Mission Statement
A Shortage of Skilled People
The Electronics Technicians Association (ETA International)* reports that there is a critical shortage of electronics technicians. Today's technicians are retiring faster than the next generation is being trained to replace them
Nowhere to Train
The Electronics Technicians Association is engaged in a campaign to interest people in careers in electronics. However, although many universities have programs in electrical engineering, there are fewer options for those who are interested in electronics service and repair. Some community colleges still have excellent electronics technology programs, but many have curtailed or eliminated such programs. Private vocational schools are excellent places to train and enter the workforce quickly. However, many such schools have phased out their electronics courses or closed altogether. Students interested in electronics technology have dwindling choices.
Learn Anywhere at Vocademy
Our mission is to give everyone the opportunity to prepare for a career as an electronics technician. No matter where you are, you can prepare for a new career as an electronics technician at Vocademy.
*Vocademy and ETA International have the common goal of promoting careers in electronics technology, information technology and fiber optic technology but are not affiliated.