Computers are the engines that drives our economy. As the computer industry continues to grow, new job opportunities emerge. Exciting careers from IT specialists, to software programmers, to interactive media specialists, are becoming more and more desirable. The SCCTC Information Technology curriculum focuses on the key elements of these IT-related careers and gives our students a strong base of knowledge and experience, giving them an advantage in the competitive marketplace.

Networking Systems and Electronics program teaches students important skills in analyzing and repairing electronic equipment. Students will be taught A+ computer maintenance and CISCO Certified Network Technician skills. Voice and Data Cabling Termination is covered using CISCO curriculum. The student will be taught how to configure routers and how to terminate voice and fiber optic cabling using CISCO curriculum.

Students develop skills through many hands-on applications that are taught in the electronics lab. Students see first hand the skills they need to develop through job-shadowing opportunities. During their senior year, students who demonstrate advanced skills have opportunities to get a job through the early placement program or through the registered apprenticeship program. It is recommended that students have keyboarding skills and successfully passed Algebra I.

Facts

• Information Technology is for students interested in a career working with computer technology who may want to attend college to get an associate or bachelor's degree.
• A student can earn up to 27 free college credits.
• A $2,400 College Scholarship is available to qualified students.
• The demand for IT workers continues to grow. IT is listed in the top three of the fastest growing occupations according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 edition.
• "What's Hot in Ohio: Job Outlook to 2012" listed IT as one of the top ten fastest growing occupations in Ohio to 2012.
• IT students are members of Business Professionals of America. Students have the opportunity to gain leadership experience, participate in state and national events and meet other students within their career fields.