REBOOTING AT 40: How information technology careers offer second chances and first opportunities

Join host Craig Williams for an inspiring conversation with Nate Budde, a 40-year-old career changer who traded retail management for network administration, and Linda Lee, whose 24-year journey at Carl Sandburg College spans the entire digital revolution.

Discover why information technology careers are perfect for both first-time students and career changers, how Sandburg's flexible programming accommodates working adults, and why the best IT professionals often come from unexpected backgrounds. Learn about real earning potential—from $40,000 help desk positions to $55,000+ network administrator roles—and explore how hands-on internships and industry certifications create direct pathways to employment.

Nate shares his transformation from missing family time due to retail hours to building a career that offers both financial security and work-life balance. Linda reveals how 24 years of teaching technology has shown her that problem-solving skills matter more than age, and why mixing traditional students with career changers makes both groups stronger.

Whether you're troubleshooting your home WiFi or figuring out why the office printer won't work, you might already have the foundation for an IT career. This conversation explores how Sandburg's approach to technology education meets students where they are, regardless of their background or previous experience.