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I nformation Technology careers involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. In addition to careers in the IT industry, IT careers are available in every sector of the economy from Financial Services to Medical Services, Business to Engineering and Environmental Services. Anyone preparing for an IT career should have a solid grounding in math and science. Follow Your Dream In... Information Technology ...................................................................................... BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT ...................................................................................... Courses marked are offered only at the ATC • TTU - Office of the CIO • West Texas A&M University • Insul-Serve Management, Ltd. • City of Lubbock - GIS • United Supermarkets • Region 17 Education Service Center • LISD Information Technology • Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Information Technology INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL .................................. Computer Maintenance Grades 10-12 1 Credit Weighted Credit CTE College Credit CompTIA A+ Certification Computer Networking Grades 10-12 1 Credit Weighted Credit CTE College Credit Testout Network Pro CompTIA A+ Certifications Computer Programming ll Grades 10-12 1 Credit Weighted Credit Computer Programming l Grades 9-12 1 Credit Weighted Credit Principles of Cybersecurity Grades 9-12 1 Credit LHS Video Game Design lll Grades 11-12 1 Credit Weighted Credit Video Game Design ll Grades 10-12 1 Credit Weighted Credit Video Game Design l Grades 9-12 1 Credit Weighted Credit Internship & Extended Internship in Information Technology Grade 12 2-3 Credits Weighted Credit Computer Technician Grades 11-12 2 Credits Weighted Credit CompTIA A+ Network Testout PC Pro Testout Network Pro Project-Based Research in Information Technology Grades 11-12 1-3 Credits Weighted Credit SkillsUSA Texas provides opportunities for its members to become successful and productive citizens, employees and leaders. Through a proven system that produces quality-trained, well- rounded, entry-level employees, Texas SkillsUSA brings together educators, administrators, corporate America, labor organizations, trade associations and government. The result is a coordinated effort that addresses America’s need for a globally competitive, educated and skilled work force. 20
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Information Technology careers
involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. In addition to careers in the IT industry, IT careers are available in every sector of the economy from Financial Services to Medical Services, Business to Engineering and Environmental Services. Anyone preparing for an IT career should have a solid grounding in math and science.
Follow Your Dream In...
Information Technology
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT......................................................................................
Courses marked are offered only at the ATC
• TTU - Office of the CIO• West Texas A&M University • Insul-Serve Management, Ltd.• City of Lubbock - GIS• United Supermarkets• Region 17 Education Service Center• LISD Information Technology• Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
Information Technology
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL..................................
Computer Maintenance Grades 10-12
1 CreditWeighted Credit
CTE College Credit CompTIA A+ Certification
Computer Networking
Grades 10-121 Credit
Weighted CreditCTE College Credit
Testout Network Pro CompTIA A+ Certifications
Computer Programming ll Grades 10-12
1 CreditWeighted Credit
Computer Programming l
Grades 9-121 Credit
Weighted Credit
Principles of Cybersecurity Grades 9-12
1 Credit LHS
Video Game Design lll Grades 11-12
1 CreditWeighted Credit
Video Game Design ll Grades 10-12
1 CreditWeighted Credit
Video Game Design l Grades 9-12
1 CreditWeighted Credit
Internship & Extended Internship in Information Technology
Grade 122-3 Credits
Weighted Credit
Computer Technician Grades 11-12
2 CreditsWeighted Credit
CompTIA A+ Network Testout PC Pro
Testout Network Pro
Project-Based Research in Information Technology
Grades 11-121-3 Credits
Weighted Credit
SkillsUSA Texas provides opportunities for its members to become successful
and productive citizens, employees and leaders. Through a proven system
that produces quality-trained, well-rounded, entry-level employees, Texas
SkillsUSA brings together educators, administrators, corporate America, labor
organizations, trade associations and government. The result is a coordinated
effort that addresses America’s need for a globally competitive, educated
and skilled work force.
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Information Technology JobsLEGEND - Doctoral | Master’s | Bachelor’s | Bachelor’s + Work Experience | Associate’s On-the-job training = Short OJT, Moderate OJT, Long OJT | Work Experience
In the Classroomand On the Job
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Did You Know?• Texas is home to more than 92 game development companies, which create games for computers, home consoles, the internet, and mobile phones.• Texas is home to over 15,000 electronics-relat-ed firms, employing over 196,000 workers with an average annual salary of $96,714.• According to Game Developer magazine, audio workers, artists, and designers earned an average of at least $68,000, while programmers and producers averaged more than $85,000.
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Fast-Growing Careers Top-Paying CareersGrowth Rate(2019-2022)
AverageWageNeeded
Typical Education
NeededTypical Education
45% Information Security Analysts Bachelor’s
32% Computer Systems Analysts Bachelor’s
27% Computer User Support Specialists Associate’s
26% Web Developers Bachelor’s
26% Software Developers, Systems Software
Bachelor’s
25% Software Developers, Applications Bachelor’s
24% Computer Hardware Engineers Bachelor’s
24% Bachelor’s +Computer & Information Systems Managers
22% Computer Network Architects Bachelor’s
22% Bachelor’s Network & Computer Systems Administrators
$64.97 Computer and Information Systems Manager
Bachelor’s +
$51.89 Computer Information & Research Scientist
Doctoral
$48.63 Computer Hardware Engineer Bachelor’s
$48.44 Computer Network Architect Bachelor’s
$47.85 Software Developer, Systems Software
Bachelor’s
$46.17 Electronics Engineer Bachelor’s
$45.53 Software Developer, Applications Bachelor’s
$42.35 Information Security Analyst Bachelor’s
$41.99 Computer Systems Analyst Bachelor’s
$30.92 Database Administrator Bachelor’s
