Career & 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?
Game Design—This pathway prepares students to create design specifications and integrate art and sound, translating it all into a playable game. This requires knowledge of computer operating systems, programming and markup languages, and software development.
Programming—This pathway prepares students to design, develop, implement, and maintain computer systems and software, requiring knowledge of computer operating systems, programming and markup languages, and software development.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
- Software developer
- Computer programmer
- Computer and information systems manager
- Computer technician
- Systems support specialist
- Network administrator
- 3D animator
- Graphic designer
- Video game tester
- Game designer
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**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