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12-Month Technical Roadmap

From foundational hardware diagnostics to enterprise network skills and job placement — taught hands-on, on real equipment, at no cost to students.

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Quarter 1 (Months 1–3)

Hardware Architecture

  • Motherboard & memory teardowns
  • Power delivery & thermal diagnostics
  • Linux deployment
  • Student server restoration lab
Quarter 2 (Months 4–6)

Network Infrastructure

  • IPv4 & IPv6 enterprise subnetting
  • Switch & router configuration
  • Cabling, racks, & patch panels
Quarter 3 (Months 7–9)

Security & Advanced Labs

  • Firewalls & access control lists
  • Enterprise security protocols
  • Server diagnostics & recovery
Quarter 4 (Months 10–12)

Corporate Integration

  • Technical resume polish
  • Mock panel interviews
  • A visit to an industry-leading data center for every student
  • Potential IT job placement

Sustainable Cyclical Hardware

We transform enterprise decommissioned technology into hands-on educational tools. Through partnerships with digital equity organizations, our students learn on real hardware while keeping equipment out of waste streams.

Confirmed Community Partners
Compudopt Dallas
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
Additional Sourcing & Equity Resources
CARDBoard Project
Dallas Device Challenge
PCs for People
TechSoup

What's Included

Everything students need to succeed is provided free of charge.

Certification Vouchers

Fully funded exam vouchers for industry-recognized certifications needed for immediate job placement.

Your Own Workstation

Students diagnose, build, and restore enterprise hardware during labs — and keep the workstation they build.

Data Center Visit

Every student has the opportunity to tour an industry-leading data center and see enterprise infrastructure up close.

Get Involved

Whether you are a future technician, a donor, or an industry professional, there is a place for you at Hearts and Hardware.

Join the January 2027 Cohort

Applications are due November 30, 2026, and classes begin January 2027 at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. No prior IT experience required.

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Fund a Student's Future

Your tax-deductible gift covers certification exam vouchers, lab hardware, and career coaching for students at zero cost to them.

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Share Your Expertise

IT, data center, telecom, and engineering professionals can volunteer as lab mentors, guest speakers, or mock interviewers.

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