Unit 2 Competency 1 - Discover career opportunities within the Information Technology career cluster.
Suggested Objective a: Research career opportunities for employment in lab management and networking by exploring the Information Technology career cluster
There are 16 national career clusters. One career cluster that we will investigate now is the Information Technology area. Click the links below to learn more about this field.
Information Technology Links to an external site.by CareerTech.org Links to an external site. has several files that provide information for plans of study and knowledge and skills requirements. As you look at this page, notice there are 5 broad areas in this cluster. Each has its own plan of study and knowledge and skills statements that are downloadable.
The O*NET Online
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Information Technology Career Cluster
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Information Technology Careers Preview
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Suggested Objective b: Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the Information and Technology career cluster
Working in the Information Technology career cluster requires many varied skills and education. Each career pays a wage that may be different based on many factors - education, training, knowledge, experience. Careers in this area have different employment opportunities as well. Let's take a few websites that offer insight into this cluster and research careers.
ISeek Careers Links to an external site. is one website that can be used to research the Information Technology career cluster. This site Links to an external site. has links that can be clicked to see careers in the cluster, industries in the cluster, fields of study, and more. Notice at the bottom of the page some suggestions for possible interest in the cluster are provided. For example, if you like to set up computers and install software, a career in this area might be a good place for you to be considering looking. Suggestions for learning more about careers in this area are given as well. Example - volunteer to provide technical support for a nonprofit agency. Take a moment to look at this site Links to an external site..
McGraw Hill Links to an external site.has posted on its website and College and Career Readiness page Links to an external site. related to the Information Technology career cluster. You will find a definition for the cluster and possible careers in the area. Many of the careers have clickable links that will provide information on earnings and skills needed as well as the outlook for the career. There are articles for seeking careers in the area that can be read.
Websites we viewed earlier from O*NET Links to an external site. and Career Tech.org Links to an external site.will provide information for outlook, earnings, and more.
Suggested Objective c: Link lab management and networking skills with employment opportunities in the Information Technology career cluster
Look at the videos below. Notice the different skills required to work in this area. Specifically notice the lab management and networking skills required. Take notes as you view the videos.
Computer and Information Scientists, Research
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Computer Operators
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Computer Programmers
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Computer Software Engineers
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Database Administrators
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Fiber Optic Technicians
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Help Desk Technician
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Webmaster
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