Information Technology
The Future Is Now
If your child is curious about computers, enjoys problem-solving, or is fascinated by how technology works, the IT career field is a wise choice. Technology skills are in high demand across nearly every industry—and this program gives students a head start on building those skills now, opening doors to a wide range of exciting careers.
Which pathway is offered?
Programming—Your child will learn how to design and build software using popular programming languages like Java, Python, and HTML. This pathway can lead to careers in app development, web design, and other related fields.
Web Design—This pathway teaches your child how to design and build websites that are both beautiful and easy to use. They’ll gain tech and design skills that are in demand across many careers.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?¹
Career opportunities in this field include:
- Systems support specialist
- Computer engineer
- Applications software developer
- Computer programmer
- Computer and information systems manager
- Software quality assurance engineer
- Systems software developer
- Video game tester
- Game designer
¹Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my student’s future look like in this career field?²
²Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Computer Programmer (Job Ready)
- NOCTI Visual Communications and Interactive Media (Job Ready)