CAREER AND COLLEGE PREP

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 pathway is offered?

Cybersecurity—This pathway prepares students to protect internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from cyberattacks. Establishing and maintaining IT security is critical for all businesses/organizations.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*

Some of the jobs include:

  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Systems support specialist
  • Computer engineer
  • Applications software developer
  • Computer programmer
  • Computer and information systems manager
  • Software quality assurance engineer
  • Systems software developer

*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school. 

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What could my future look like in this career field?**

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*Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.