Advanced Technology
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS
Below you will find a link for each Career Pathway Plan of Studies for the Advanced Technology Career Center.
The Plan of Studies can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals.
To access the Plan of Study, click on the corresponding image below.
Southside Virginia Community College has partnered with the IT industry, including Microsoft, to offer technical skills training leading to industry recognized certifications. Participants learn the basics of IT, hardware, software, networking, servers, and cyber security. CompTIA certifications are available in each course and are woven into the curriculum. A focus is also given to soft and success skills to prepare the student for the work world. This program utilizes a mock Datacenter for labs and instruction. Finally, students are able to put DataCenter Academy Student on their resume which helps them get noticed when applying for jobs.
Automation Robotics is a year-long program where students experience hands-on training with robotic arms, PLCs, electrical trainers, and computer simulations to prepare for manufacturing and technological industries. This Career Tech Academy Program partners with Danville Community College. Upon successful completion, students earn a career studies certificate in automation robotics (19 cr) and multiple nationally recognized industry credentials.
TEALS is an engaging course that explores a variety of basic computational thinking and programming concepts through a project-based learning environment. Every unit culminates in a comprehensive project and roughly 75% of student time is spent building projects and practicing the skills they are learning. First semester uses Snap!, an approachable visual block-based programming language with a robust tool set, perfect for introducing students to coding for the first time. Second semester uses Python 3, an industry recognized text based programming language