IT Troubleshooting

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE:  None

In Principles of Information Technology, students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment. 

COURSE NOTES: This class may count towards the JISD required technology credit.

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE:  Principles of Information Technology

In Computer Maintenance, students will acquire knowledge of computer maintenance and creating appropriate documentation. Students will analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as related to computer maintenance. Students will apply technical skills to address the IT industry and emerging technologies.

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE:  None

Information Technology (IT) Troubleshooting is about applying logic over technical components to identify and resolve problems. The course focuses on developing a methodical approach in IT troubleshooting and leveraging those skills in a workplace environment.

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE:  

The Practicum in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings and experiences to real-world business problems and opportunities, while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships as a real or simulated business owner versus the experience one would have as an employee. Students will prepare for an entrepreneurial career in their area of interest in their career cluster and build on and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses taken in an array of career areas. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of the student’s need for work-based learning experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. It is recommended that students are paired with local business owners or employers in their specific industry program of study. 2 credits 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE:  Practicum of Entrepreneurship

Computer Technician Practicum provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings and experiences to real-world business problems and opportunities, while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships as a real or simulated business owner versus the experience one would have as an employee. Students will prepare for an entrepreneurial career in their area of interest in their career cluster and build on and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses taken in an array of career areas. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of the student’s need for work-based learning experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. It is recommended that students are paired with local business owners or employers in their specific industry program of study. 2 credits 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE:  None

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: None

In Entrepreneurship I, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become an

entrepreneur. Students will learn the key concepts necessary to begin and operate a business. The

primary focus of the course is to help students identify the types of business structures, understand

the components of a business plan, determine feasibility of an idea using research, and develop

and present a business concept. In addition, students will understand the basics of management,

accounting, finance, marketing, risk, and product development.