Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basic key elements that go into the study of computer science.
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Lesson materials include:
Helping your students discover, understand, and evaluate various career paths and occupations within the Information Technology cluster that align with their personal interests, skills, and values.
MyCareerTech offers full occupation reports on 25 Occupations across the 4 Information Technology Career Pathways.
Careers in Information Support and Services involve IT deployment, including implementing computer systems and software, providing technical assistance and managing information systems. Successful IT deployment—implementation of computer systems and software, provision of technical assistance, creation of technical documentation and management of information systems—is critical to the success of most 21st century organizations.
Careers in Programming and Software Development involve the design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer systems and software, requiring knowledge of computer operating systems, programming languages and software development. People with expertise in programming and software development work with cutting-edge technologies to develop tomorrow’s products for use by businesses and consumers.
Careers in Web and Digital Communications involve creating, designing and producing interactive multimedia products and services, including development of digitally-generated or computer-enhanced media used in business, training, entertainment, communications and marketing.
Careers in Network Systems involve network analysis, planning and implementation, including design, installation, maintenance and management of network systems. Successful establishment and maintenance of information technology infrastructure is critical to the success of almost every 21st century organization.
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Advance CTE sponsors the 16 National Career Clusters Framework and career cluster definitions.