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.
What could my future look like with this career?**
**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
