Information Technology
The Future Is Now
Technology skills are in demand—and no longer confined to a single industry. Are you ready to explore all the places IT skills can take you?
Which pathways are offered?
Programming—This pathway prepares students to design, develop, implement, and maintain computer systems and software, requiring knowledge of computer operating systems, programming and markup languages (JAVA, Python, C++, HTML5/CSS), and software development.
Web and Digital Communications—This pathway prepares students to create, design, and produce interactive multimedia products and services.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
Applications Software Developer
Computer Programmer
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Multimedia Producer
Animator
What is the salary outlook?*
Salaries vary depending on the job title, but approximate sample career salaries include:
Software Developer—$107,510/year
Computer Programmer—$86,550/year
Computer and Information Systems Manager—$146,360/year
Graphic Designer—$52,110/year
Animator—$75,270/year
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
ACA Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
Microburst
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school. Salaries vary depending on the job title, experience, and location. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
