These slides were used to describe the Start IT initiative at an information session hosted by the Healthcare Training Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The session was held in the fall of 2012. The slides reflect a process to begin participation in Start IT starting in the spring semester of 2013. The first set of participants began the Boot Camp in January 2013. Another cohort of participants will begin in the summer of 2013. Completion of the program will be offset by one term for those participants.

1. START IT
Start a career in Healthcare IT
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2. A program to enable a career transition into HEALTHCARE IT
YOUR NEW CAREER ...
START IT
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3. Introductions
PARTNERS
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4. Civic Partners in START IT
 Milwaukee Areas Workforce Investment Board
 Hire Center
 Career Works – Healthcare Training Institute
 Identify candidates eligible for assistance
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5. Healthcare Partners in START IT
 Aurora
 Froedtert
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6. Academic Partner in START IT
 Marquette University
• Graduate School
• Professional master’s degree program
• MS in Computing
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7. A program to enable a career transition into HEALTHCARE IT
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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8. This is a Unique Program
 Provides a post-Baccalaureate education
 Direct link to large employers who are seeking
qualified employees
 Commitment from Marquette University
 Access to an exciting, growing new career
field- Healthcare IT
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9. Employment Opportunities
 Part-time work 15-20 Hrs/wk while
taking classes after boot camp
 Hiring depends on meeting all
employer criteria
 After 1 yr. study, 4-5-mo. full-time
temporary position in healthcare IT
 Entry-level earns $15-$25/hr
depending on experience and
degree
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10. Master’s Degree Program
 Marquette Graduate School
Program
 Focus on IT and Healthcare
 36 credits for graduation
 Summer, evening and distance
learning
 Boot Camp offer knowledge to
make the transition for entry
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11. 28 Month Program
 Spring Semester 2013: Boot Camp
 Summer 2013-Spring 2014
• Full year full-time study (21-24 credits)
• Possible part-time healthcare job
 Summer 2014: Full-time work
experience in a healthcare IT
organization (6 credits)
 Fall 2014: Additional academic work
to reach 36 credits
 Graduation: December 2014
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12. Online Application Process
 Personal Statement of Interest
 3 letters of recommendation
 Official transcripts
 Marquette review for admission
 Temporary status while in the
Boot Camp
 Free application and simple withdrawal
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13. Financial Obligations
 Free Boot Camp for unemployed
and returning veterans
 2012-2013 tuition is $985/credit
 Total estimate is $36,000
 FAFSA to seek student loan
• Loan repayment after graduation
• Interest accrues during study
 Tuition assistance from MAWIB
agencies
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14. Contact
Thomas Kaczmarek
Director, MS in Computing
thomas.Kaczmarek@mu.edu
414-288-6734
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