Technology

  • Do you want to start a career in Information Technology?
  • Do you enjoy working with hardware, software, multimedia or network systems?
  • Would you like to use your skills to begin a career in this rapidly growing industry?

Career Overview

This industry includes careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, Internet, multimedia and systems integration services. Careers include IT Project Manager, Cyber Security and Web Development. Many occupations in this industry require a bachelor’s degree for entry, however, specific designations range from some college experience with no degree to short-term certifications available to begin a career path in the tech industry.

Certifications

Short-term (1-month to 2-years)
Qualifications: HS Diploma or Equivalent

  • Information Security & Assurance
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare
  • Google Suites for the Workplace
  • Certification Prep (A+, Net+, Sec+)
  • Topics in IT: Project Management
  • Python for Cyber Security
  • Python Programming
  • Web Support
  • Applied Science
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Networking Program Track
  • Security Program Track
  • Cloud Program Track
  • Software Development Program Track
  • Data Analysis Program Track

HTDC Workforce Recovery Initiative Programs

  • Programming
  • Data Science
  • Information Technology
  • Digital Marketing
  • Design
  • Soft Skills

Career Options Available with Certification

  • Computer User Support Specialists ($31K – $45K)
  • Help Desk Technician ($31K – $45K)

Associate Degree Programs 

Medium-term (2 – 3 years)
Qualifications: Post-Secondary Enrollment

  • Information & Computer Science
  • Computer Electronics & Networking
  • Information Technology

Career Options Available with Associate’s Degree

  • Web Developers ($33K – $58K – $93K)
  • Computer Network Support Specialists ($37K – $59K – $87K)

Bachelor Degree Programs 

Long-term (4+ years)
Qualifications: Post-Secondary Enrollment 

  • Computer Application Development Specialization 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Computer Science 
  • Information & Comp Sci 
  • Management Information Systems
  • Systems Modeling
  • Information & Computer Science 

Career Options Available with Bachelor’s Degree

  • Software Developers, Applications ($49K – $99K – $197K)
  • Software Developers, Sys Software ($67K – $93K – $127K)
  • Computer Systems Analyst ($49K – $76K – $114K)
  • Information Security Analysts ($96K – $121K – $156K)
  • Computer & Information Systems Mgrs ($82K – $114K – $167K)
  • Computer Systems Analysts ($51K – $74K – $113K)
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators ($55K – $82K – $122K)

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