Information Technology (IT) Pathway
Information Technology (IT) careers involve the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. The IT industry offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has had a revolutionary impact on the economy and on society. IT careers are available not only in the IT industry but also in every other sector of the economy, from Agriculture and Natural Resources to Transportation. Employment for IT support specialists is expected to increase faster than the average for all other occupations (by 18.5 percent by 2012) as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technology. The IT sector contains some of the fastest-growing industries, such as software publishing, Internet publishing, service providers, Web search portals, and data-processing services.
Information Technology careers are divided into four pathways: Information Support and Services, the foundation of all successful business organizations today; Media Support and Services, involving the creation, design, and production of multimedia products and services; Network Communications, involving network analysis, planning, and implementation; and Programming and Systems Development, involving the design, development, and implementation of computer systems and software.
Information Technology careers are divided into four pathways: Information Support and Services, the foundation of all successful business organizations today; Media Support and Services, involving the creation, design, and production of multimedia products and services; Network Communications, involving network analysis, planning, and implementation; and Programming and Systems Development, involving the design, development, and implementation of computer systems and software.
Information Technology (IT) Industry Sector Pathway:
- Information Support and Services
- Media Support and Services
- Network Communication
- Programming and Systems Development
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Entry Level Careers
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Technical Level Careers
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Professional Level Careers
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(with high school diploma)
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(with AA or AS degree or certificate)
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(with BS or BA degree)
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Help Desk Specialist
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LAN Support Technician
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Computer Programmers
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Computer Repairer
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Software/Hardware Installer
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Computer Security Specialist
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LAN Maintenance Technician
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Telecommunications Specialist
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Software Engineers
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Web Page Developer
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Network Administrator
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Systems Engineer
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Word Processing Operator
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Data Communications Specialist
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Network Analyst
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Computer Operator
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Multimedia Specialist
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Graphic Designer
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Production Technician
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Webmaster
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Multimedia Artist/Animator
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Information Technology (IT) Courses can be taken at:
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San Pasqual High School
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Escondido High School
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Valley High School
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