1. What is the Information technology career cluster?
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An introduction to the Information Technology Career Exploration Module…
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2. About the Information Technology Cluster…
One of16 National Career Clusters
Involves planning, managing, and providing Technology services, such as:
Hardware
Internet
Networking
Software
Has four career pathways
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3. Information Technology Career Pathways
Information Support Services
Ex: Computer Systems Analysts
Interactive Media
Ex: Computer Programmers
Network Systems
Ex: Software Developers
Programming and Software Development
Ex: Database Administrators
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4. Traits of People in the Information Technology Field…
Strong background in math and science
Good technical skills
Great communication skills
Good time management skills
The ability to problem solve well
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5. Fastest Growing Information Technology Careers (2006 –2016)
Information Security Analysts
Market Research Analysts
Video Game Designers
Computer Network Architects
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Information Technology Project Manager
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Web Administrators
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6. Career Exploration Module
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Information Technology

7. Top 10 Information Technology Careers
1. Computer and Information Research Scientists 2. Software Developers 3. Computer Network Architects 4. Information Security Analysts 5. Computer Systems Analysts
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8. Top 10 Information Technology Careers
6. Database Administrators 7. Computer Programmers 8. Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9. Web Developers 10. Computer User Support Specialists
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9. Tentative Module Schedule
Day 1
Module Introduction
Day 2
Explore the following Information
Technology careers:
Computer and Information Research
Scientists
Software Developers
Computer User Support Specialists
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10. Tentative Module Schedule
Day 3
Explore the following Information Technology careers:
Computer Programmers
Computer Systems Analysts
Day 4
Explore the following Information
Technology careers:
System Analysts
Database Administrators
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11. Tentative Module Schedule, Cont.
Day 5
Explore the following Information Technology careers:
Web Developers
Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
Day 6 Self Assessments
Day 7 A Career Journey
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12. Tentative Module Schedule, Cont.
Day 8 In the News
Day 9 Scavenger Hunt
Day 10 Portfolio Maintenance,
Research, etc.
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13. Expectations Participation in all activities Good behavior
Show respect to guests and other students
Pay attention to assignment deadlines and instructions
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14. Let the Fun Begin!!! Assignment #1 Career Pathway Matching Activity
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15. Sources www.achievetexas.org www.bls.org www.careerclusters.org
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