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Information Technology (IT) careers are in the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has had a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. This Youth Apprenticeship occupational area focuses on three pathways:
In addition to careers in the IT industry, IT jobs are available in almost every sector of the economy.
Students can choose from three different occupational areas with options to specific pathways.
In this pathway, students will build basic skills in applying applicable IT industry knowledge, scheduling appointments, processing customer requests, and querying, viewing, and extracting data. There is one area to choose from:
Careers in network systems involve network analysis, planning, and implementation, including design, installation, maintenance, and management of network systems. Information support and services include managing the computer systems and software and providing technical support. Key components of this career are integrating multiple databases, connecting data and employees globally, and improving IT services. There is two areas to choose from:
The Programming and Software Development pathway encompasses careers that design, develop, implement, and maintain computer software and its operation on various systems. There is one area to choose from:
Below are some examples of careers wages in each pathway. Visit the Occupational Employer Statistics page to find average wages for a specific occupation not listed.
Network and Computer Systems Administrator: $75,320
Customer Service Representatives: $37,850
Web Developer: $53,730
Database Administrators: $84,990
Multimedia Artists and Animators: $55,600
Producers and Directors: $57,110
Get started by talking to a school counselor, Youth Apprenticeship Local Coordinator, or Regional Coordinator about how to apply and obtain career materials (plans of study). Contact DWD Youth Apprenticeship Staff for general or statewide program information.
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