Information Technology (IT) careers are in the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has had a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. This Youth Apprenticeship occupational area focuses on three pathways:
General IT
Network Systems and Information Support & Services
Programming & Software Development and Information Support & Services
In addition to careers in the IT industry, IT jobs are available in almost every sector of the economy.
Students can choose from three different occupational areas with options to specific pathways.
In this pathway, students will build basic skills in applying applicable IT industry knowledge, scheduling appointments, processing customer requests, and querying, viewing, and extracting data. There is one area to choose from:
IT Essentials
Careers in network systems involve network analysis, planning, and implementation, including design, installation, maintenance, and management of network systems. Information support and services include managing the computer systems and software and providing technical support. Key components of this career are integrating multiple databases, connecting data and employees globally, and improving IT services. There is two areas to choose from:
IT Broadband Technician
IT Network and Security
The Programming and Software Development pathway encompasses careers that design, develop, implement, and maintain computer software and its operation on various systems. There is one area to choose from:
IT Software and Application Development
Already have a job? The businesses listed below already align with the Information Technology pathway and can count as Youth Apprenticeship placements if you work there!Â
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Interested in one of these amazing opportunities? Reach out to Sheila Frafjord at frafsh@hamilton.k12.wi.us or Marquea Goike at goikma@hamilton.k12.wi.us to get started!