Does anyone here think it's worthwhile for minors to pursue certifications? Being one myself I have mixed feelings
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For the past 2 years I have been studying and taking tests (4 so far) and obtained several certs. Although, no employment oppurtunities have arisen. It seems the average person knows nothing of them and the IT companies are uninterested in someone of my age and experience.
Preparing for the exams has given me tons of knowledge I know I could put to better use then fixing up my own PC's and playing with my Cisco switch and Windows 2003 server at home.
At time it feels that even though I have accomplished my goals I set for myself I haven't reaped the true "fruits of my labor".
Two of my friends received internships through our Cisco academy. The company annually gives two internships at the school. Candidates were required to be 18 by June ?? and I missed that mark by a few months. I was unable to even interview with the company.
My friends definately deserved the internships... but I felt so cheated. They are both very talented and A+ certified so no doubt they were qualified. But as a CCNA and N+ I felt even more qualified for an IT internship.
About a month later I interviewed with Dimension Data (you may have heard of them?). Global company with services in VOIP, security, and the whole Cisco deal. The guy really liked me and said the internship was mine for the summer. Unfortunately, his boss wouldn't approve the internship and I was sunk.
I guess this is sort of a rant but I have to let it out... it's such a bummer to surpass your peers but be held back because of your age
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