Career Services

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Education, Reimagined.

At CIAT, our mission is to forge impactful and lasting collaborations with corporations and non-profit organizations to provide them with emerging top talent. CIAT works collaboratively with employers to identify skilled candidates and fill critical open positions. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic ecosystem that bridges the gap between academia and industry, empowering individuals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, and driving innovation to shape a brighter future.

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Reach out to one of our advisors for guidance on building your professional career.

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Companies Who Have Hired Our Students

Amazon
Best Buy
Boeing
Booz Allen Hamilton
Caltrans
CDW
Comcast
Cox
Deloitte
General Dynamics
Goodwill
H&R Block
L3Harris
LAWA
Leidos
NIWC
Northrop Grumman
Southwest
TEKsystems
Teradata

Trust & Transparency

We are proud of our high student satisfaction rates, consistently reaching our goals of 90% or higher each term. We value transparency and have committed to posting the complete survey results each term for prospective students and active students to review.

SATISFACTION

Students learn faster and perform better in smaller classes. A class size of fewer than 20 students often results in more individual attention, increased participation, and better communication between the instructor and students.

AVG CLASS SIZE: 21:1
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96%
Satisfaction

PLACEMENT

CIAT students are trained to be prepared for rewarding careers in their chosen field, and our placement rates prove it. CIAT’s dedicated Career Services team helps students get placed into new roles, even before they graduate.

75%
Placement

* Average metrics vary based on program, campus and/or timeframe of reporting cycles. Average student satisfaction rating is calculated from the past 12 months and are updated after each term reporting cycle. Average completion & placement based on the 2023 reporting year; for a breakdown of student performance metrics by program, please reference the Student Performance Fact Sheets. Average industry certification exam pass rates are calculated from 2023-2025 student reported results; for a breakdown by certification exam, please reference the pass rate details page. Average class sizes are calculated from 2024 enrollment data; for a breakdown by course category, please reference the class size details page.

Career Services Employer Partnerships FAQs

CIAT's mission regarding partnerships is to create opportunities for students through industry connections and collaborations.

Community college partnerships benefit students by providing pathways to advanced education and career opportunities.

Yes, there are financial benefits such as scholarships and reduced tuition fees through these partnerships

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Enrollment Deadline - March 8th, 2025

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality

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