Do you find yourself helping friends, parents, or grandparents with their computers or phones? Then why not focus on a career in computers? Information technology involves installing, troubleshooting, fixing, and repairing computers or similar devices so that they run smoothly and efficiently.
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Help people access networks
- Download or fix software on computers
- Diagnose settings or hardware problems
- Work either on-site inside a business or organization or remotely from your home, helping people with computer issues over the phone or internet
IS THIS FOR ME?
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication
- Customer service
- Focused
WHAT JOBS CAN AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY LEAD TO?
- Computer support specialist
- Computer technician
- Information specialist
- Network support specialist
- Software specialist
- Systems administrator
COURSES
Information Technology Exploration
This course is open to all students interested in discovering more about and developing skills needed for a career in information technology. Concepts covered in this class include careers in information technology, system administration and networking, internet research, software and application development, information security concepts, social media, and business analytics and software.
Networking Basics
The Networking Basics course will introduce students to computer networking, including maintenance, trouble shooting and set up of small networks. Students will build cables, learn networking theory, and explore existing network structures, including the internet. Students will set up, configure, and test small networks.
The Networks Basic course is primarily an online class and includes a maximum of three off-campus visits, not including the job shadow portion of the class. This course includes videos, lessons, job shadows, and interactive and hands-on labs. The student will spend approximately four hours a week on this class, not including job shadows or campus visits.
