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I kind of went the same way, but took a course at Algonquin called Information systems...this was back in 00 though, so Im sure its changed. They covered a lot..from installing disk drives into desktops and servers, to minor HTML coding.

I'd start with what DP has mentioned. I got into my software testing position by climbing the coporate ladder...

I started as a billing CSR in the Union when our broadband division was just getting started. Basically reviewing bills for our enterprise customers. I eventually got sick of that job and started applying to internal job postings. Had a few interviews with email/wireless help desks, manager of call centers, installer (home modems, etc), then finally the software testing position. My boss eventually left for another position and got his job...

So...kind of jack of all trades in my short IT career, but what is nice when climbing up like that, your new group has (or should) have a good training program to make the job transition as easy as possible.

Before I retire, i want to be an installer, but it is really hard to get into that union fulltime.