Network and Computer Systems Administrators are projected to have above-average growth in the workforce. In the Information Technology Academy, students learn the skills required to begin a successful career in the network and computer systems/support industry. Academic and technical classes combine information technology workplace knowledge and skills using industry-standard certifications and curriculum. Partnering with Lee College, students can earn both high school credit and college credit for many of their academic and technical courses. Four years with the Information Technology Academy will lead students to a Business & Industry endorsement, a college associate degree or certificate, and a Performance Acknowledgment if they earn CompTIA A+, Network+, or CISCO certifications. Seniors may participate in internships and scholarships are available to graduates.

GCCISD offers career and technical education (CTE) programs in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications; Business, Marketing & Finance; Education & Training; Energy; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public Service; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering & Math; and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on student interest and space availability in GCCISD CTE programs. It is the policy of GCCISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its CTE programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of GCCISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. GCCISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Eloy Chapa, Assistant Superintendent (eloy.chapa@gccisd.net), and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Holli Pharis (holli.pharris@gccisd.net), at 4544 I-10 East, Baytown, TX 281-420-4800.