Choosing a new career path as an adult can be both exciting and overwhelming—especially when exploring a future-proof career in tech.
If you’re ready to transition into a stable, high-paying industry, Career and Technical Education (CTE) might be your gateway to success.
RW2 offers short-term, hands-on CTE programs designed specifically for adult learners (18 and older) who are eager to pursue a career in tech.
Whether your interests lie in drafting and designing or protecting digital information, RW2’s programs equip you with the practical skills needed to excel in the workforce—fast.
Why a Career in Tech Is a Smart Move
The tech industry is evolving rapidly—and fields like cybersecurity, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), and building information modeling (BIM) are in high demand, offering solid income, job security, and advancement opportunities.
Benefits of a Tech Career for Adult Learners:
- High demand: Employers are looking for skilled professionals in emerging and established tech fields.
- Flexible pathways: Many career positions don’t require a four-year degree.
- Quick entry: RW2’s CTE programs are designed to get you career-ready in months.
A career in tech allows you to combine your interests and strengths with real-world job skills—making this a rewarding and sustainable choice.
Explore 3 In-Demand Paths at RW2
RW2 offers three focused CTE programs that help adult learners gain hands-on experience in industries that are actively hiring. Here’s a closer look:
1. Cybersecurity
What It Is: Cybersecurity involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital threats like hacking, malware, and ransomware.
Ideal For You If:
- You love solving problems and thinking analytically.
- You’re interested in coding or understanding how technology works.
- You want a role where you help protect organizations from cybercrime.
Career Paths:
- InfoSec Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Help Desk
Why It Matters: With cyber threats rising globally, cybersecurity professionals are in constant demand.
2. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
What It Is: CADD professionals use software to design blueprints and technical drawings used in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing.
Ideal For You If:
- You enjoy visualizing spaces and objects.
- You’re precise, detail-oriented, and creative.
- You’re interested in infrastructure or product design.
Career Paths:
- CADD Virtual Design Construction Tech
- CADD Tech Technician
- CADD Drafter
Why It Matters: CADD is essential to turning ideas into reality for everything from buildings to products.
3. Revit for Building Information Modeling (BIM)
What It Is: BIM professionals use Revit software to create intelligent 3D models that simulate buildings before they are built.
Ideal For You If:
- You’re interested in smart and sustainable building design.
- You enjoy using 3D modeling software.
- You like working on teams and seeing complex projects come to life.
Career Paths:
- Structural Drafter
- Revit Tech
- BIM Tech
- BIM Virtual Design Construction Tech
Why It Matters: BIM is transforming how the construction and architecture industries plan and manage large-scale projects.
What Sets RW2 Apart?
RW2 is more than just a training center. As a nonprofit organization, we’re committed to changing the face of the workforce:
- We support students from all backgrounds.
- Learn online with LIVE instruction.
- Our programs meet current workforce needs.
- We remove barriers through flexible learning and support.
We don’t teach curriculum—we teach people. RW2’s programs include:
- Online and flexible for working adults
- Affordable with payment plans, grants, and scholarships
- Aligned with real-world, in-demand job skills
How to Decide Which CTE Program Is Right for You
Still unsure? Here’s how to find your fit:
Ask Yourself:
- Do I enjoy creative design and working with visual software? → CADD or BIM
- Am I passionate about digital security and technology? → Cybersecurity
- Do I want to quickly enter a field with job growth and stability? → All three!
Test the Waters:
RW2 allows prospective students to sit in on an online class so you can explore the curriculum, meet instructors, and get a real feel for the program.
Real Skills. Real Careers. Real Fast.
Choosing a career in tech doesn’t mean going back to school for years. RW2’s career technical education programs are short-term, skill-based, and laser-focused on what today’s employers want.
In just a few months, you can:
- Learn Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) in just 14 weeks
- Master Revit for Building Information Modeling (BIM) in 15 weeks
Build a strong foundation in Cybersecurity in only 24 weeks
If you’re interested in enrolling in the Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and Revit for Building Information Modeling (BIM) program, click below—exciting news is on the way, and you won’t want to miss it!
Ready to Take the First Step?
A better future is possible, and it starts with the right education.
Whether you’re drawn to cybersecurity, BIM, or CADD, RW2’s CTE programs offer a fast, flexible, and affordable path to a high-demand career in tech.Take control of your future. Let RW2 help you build it. Contact us Now!
