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Career Options
Career Options
A communications degree is one of the most dynamic paths available with a variety of options spanning nearly every industry. There is also high-earning potential as you gain more experience and additional education.
Information technology (IT) professionals are responsible for helping organizations maintain their digital infrastructure and providing troubleshooting assistance to technology consumers. IT employees are in demand to help others keep up with technological advances and security procedures.
Job Skills
Job Skills
Careers in Communication and Information Technologies (IT) is the biggest it has ever been in the last decade or so. With advancements in technology, it suffices to say that the demand for IT professionals is more than ever before. Employers want people who can communicate effectively in a fast-paced working environment. While IT skills are essential to land a good job, having effective communication skills is something that will increase your chances of getting a good job and boost your advancement in the career field.
Description
Description
Whether you’re looking for a job managing a team, creating large-scale communications efforts or in some other specialty, there are many options in today’s workforce.
If you are interested in developing skills in programming and problem-solving, you may consider a career in IT.
After High School Programs
After High School Programs
Through articulation agreements with area Technical and Community Colleges and programs, interested students may continue their educational advancement through a variety of high demand career preparation training and degrees.
Education Levels in Demand in Online Job Postings October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021
COMMUNICATION AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS
Those entering the communication technology field need to develop engineering and computer science skills. The ability to communicate allows professionals to understand and explain problems that arise within this technology. Individuals also need to have skills in business, critical thinking, and as a strong knowledge of computer programming.
With constant developments to the technological landscape, professionals in this industry must also be able to adapt to and understand new innovations and advances.
*HW = High-Wage; HS=High-Skill; HD=High-Demand; OG=Occupation Gaps; AG=Award Gaps
The field-level analysis shown here highlights needs across Central Minnesota. Highlighted in this table are the:
Origin Occupations that are most accessible to youth in the St. Cloud region
Gateway Occupations that offer middle-wage and middle-skill career opportunities, and
Target Occupations they map to that are high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill by pathway.
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