IT School
An educational institution that provides IT courses and job placement services.
Why It Works
Combines course offerings with job placement services, creating a dual revenue stream.
Revenue & Traction
Generates $2.5 to $2.8 million from the school side and an additional $1.5 million from placements annually.
Founding Story
The school was established to fill the gap in IT education and workforce placement, leveraging the founder's network.
Business Playbook
Create proprietary courses while also offering white-labeled options to maximize revenue.
Why this works now
LinkedIn's job placement features facilitate IT School's integration of course offerings with job placement services. Initially, the founder tapped into local community college partnerships to attract students seeking career advancement. The school faces a challenge in maintaining a steady pipeline of qualified instructors, which can impact course availability and quality.
Additional Information
The business has a strong profit margin due to the low cost of delivering online courses.
Source
Podcast: Koerner Office
Episode: The Government Will Pay You $15k per Student to Start a Trade School. Here's How.⏐ Ep. #208
Creation Date: August 13, 2025
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