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?

Programming or Game Design—This pathway can help students level up for a career in video game design. A career in video game design can help them take the creative lead as a computer programmer, computer and information systems manager, or software developer.

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

Some of the jobs include:

  • Video game tester
  • Game designer
  • Programmer

*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.

Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?

  • National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Computer Programmer
  • NOCTI Visual Communications and Interactive Media
  • IC3 G5 Living Online
  • CompTIA ITF+
  • CompTIA Cloud Essentials
  • ICT Gaming Essentials
  • ASW Cloud Practitioner