Information and Communication Technologies
Information and communication technologies (ICT) is the fastest growing CTE career clusters since 2018. The fields include information technologies, Cyber Security, the Internet of Things (IoT), Software Development, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR).
Segerstrom is in the process of developing out Cyber Security Pathway. It is a three course pathway through the PLTW program that consists of Computer Science Essentials (CSE), Computer Science Principles (CSP), and Cyber Security. The fundamental CS skills that students develop in this pathway will prepare students to pursue careers across multiple careers in the ICT cluster.
Use the link to find out more information from the CA Department of ed on CTE & ICT
CTE subdivides ITC into 4 Pathways
Infromation and Support Services
Networking
Software and Systems Development
Games and Simulation
Nationally
CS Major - $71,000
In California
Computer Network Architect - $127,500
Computer Programmers - $97,470
Information Security Analyst - $110,000
Data from Berkeley School of Information
https://bootcamp.cvn.columbia.edu/blog/computer-science-careers/#1646341586330-73c26ffa-b68b