Accounting is part the Business, Marketing and Computer Education career cluster. Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income and assets. Accounting jobs offer stimulating and challenging work that is constantly responding to changing business conditions. Accountants engage in a variety of activities such as preparing financial statements, recording business transactions, computing costs, and developing and using information systems to track financial performance.
Employment for accountants is expected to increase. Opportunities will be best for those who have a master’s degree, obtain certification or licensure, or who are proficient in the use of accounting and auditing computer software. Accountants and auditors earn median annual salaries of $54,600.
Other employment opportunities related to accounting include bookkeepers, accounting clerks, and general office workers.
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Business Information Systems and Technology Applications is part the Business, Marketing and Computer Education career cluster. Technology has had a significant impact on office information systems and communications. Office automation, the Internet increased utilization of data systems, and sophisticated communications requires office workers that are adaptable, versatile, and technologically literate. Workers must understand and be willing to accept change in the workplace.
Employment for administrative support positions is expected to increase and include jobs such as customer relations representatives, paralegals, receptionists and information specialists in a wide range of businesses. Employment opportunities include careers in administrative support, business information systems, and operations management. Salaries vary depending upon responsibilities and training and may range from $23,000 for administrative assistants to $96,000 for computer systems analysts.
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Computer Technology career pathways prepare students for varied and rapidly changing careers in fields related to information technology.
TRCES member high school programs align with the Computer Information Systems Program at Lincoln Land Community College.
Employment in Computer Technology careers includes working in Information Support Services, Network Systems, Programming and Software Development, and Web and Digital Communications. Salaries depend upon specific job responsibilities. For example, salaries for related careers are:
Computer programmers $68,000 median salary
Computer system engineer $92,000 median salary
Video game developer range $30,000-$100,000
Web developer range $20,000-$100,000
TRCES member schools with Computer Technology programs are:
Lincoln Land Community College
John Wood Community College
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