what is the information technology career cluster? an introduction to the information technology...
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WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CAREER CLUSTER?
An introduction to the Information Technology Career Exploration Module…
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About the Information Technology Cluster…
One of16 National Career Clusters Involves planning, managing, and
providing Technology services, such as: Hardware Internet Networking Software
Has four career pathways
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Information Technology Career Pathways
Information Support Services Ex: Computer Systems Analysts
Interactive Media Ex: Computer Programmers
Network Systems Ex: Software Developers
Programming and Software Development Ex: Database Administrators
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Traits of People in the Information Technology Field…
Strong background in math and science Good technical skills Great communication skills Good time management skills The ability to problem solve well
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Fastest Growing Information Technology Careers (2006 –2016) Information Security Analysts Market Research Analysts Video Game Designers Computer Network Architects Computer Science Teachers,
Postsecondary Information Technology Project Manager Architectural and Engineering Managers Web Administrators
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CAREER EXPLORATION MODULE
Information Technology
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Top 10 Information Technology Careers
1. Computer and Information Research
Scientists
2. Software Developers
3. Computer Network Architects
4. Information Security Analysts
5. Computer Systems Analysts
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Top 10 Information Technology Careers
6. Database Administrators
7. Computer Programmers
8. Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
9. Web Developers
10. Computer User Support Specialists
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Tentative Module Schedule
Day 1 Module Introduction
Day 2 Explore the following Information Technology careers:
Computer and Information Research Scientists Software Developers Computer User Support Specialists
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Tentative Module Schedule
Day 3 Explore the following Information Technology
careers: Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts
Day 4 Explore the following Information Technology careers:
Computer Programmers System Analysts Database Administrators
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Tentative Module Schedule, Cont. Day 5
Explore the following Information Technology careers: Web Developers Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Day 6 Self Assessments
Day 7 A Career Journey
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Tentative Module Schedule, Cont. Day 8 In the News
Day 9 Scavenger Hunt
Day 10 Portfolio Maintenance, Research, etc.
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Expectations
Participation in all activities
Good behavior
Show respect to guests and other students
Pay attention to assignment deadlines and instructions
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Assignment #1
Career Pathway Matching Activity
Let the Fun Begin!!!
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Sources
www.achievetexas.org
www.bls.org
www.careerclusters.org
www.online.onetcenter.org
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