Information and Communication Technology

Sector Information

Information and Communication Technology

The Information and Communication Technology Sector Pathways are designed to prepare students for entry level positions as computer maintenance technician apprentice, Information Technology (IT) technician apprentice, robot service technician apprentice or related fields. Students study skills as development and use of algorithms, computer programming, computer hardware and software, operating systems, computer networking, robotic automation, engineering practices, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and science skills, all necessary for entry level positions in computer, Information Technology (IT) or robotic automation fields.   

AVAILABLE PATHWAYS

For more information on pathway sequences and courses, refer to the CTE Handbook.  

• Networking Pathway

• Software and Systems Development Pathway

 

Information and Communication Technology

Employment opportunities:

Entry Level (w/H.S. diploma)	Technical Level (w/AA or AS or certificate)	Professional Level (w/BA or BS degree)
Computer maintenance technician apprentice Computer support technician Customer service representative IT Technician apprentice Robot service technician apprentice Webmaster	Computer maintenance technician Computer report technician IT Technician Entry Level IT Analyst Software Developer Robot service technician Robotics programmer Animator/Illustrator Game Programmer	Digital data forensic examiner Hardware engineer Software engineer Computer engineer Senior programmer Network Engineer IT Manager Machine Learning Engineer Automation engineer Robot support engineer Robotics engineer 3D Medical Animator Layout editor

Post- secondary opportunities:

Hartnell College:
For students who complete this pathway, the following programs are offered at Hartnell Community College. Students may continue studies in this area and potentially earn the following degrees and certificates: Associate of Science in Computer Science for Transfer, Associate of Science in Computer Science Option, Associate of Science in Network and Security Option, Certificate of Achievement in Computer Science Option, Mobile Development Option, Web Development Option, Network and Security Option.

 

  Monterey Peninsula College :

For students who complete this pathway, the following programs are offered at Monterey Peninsula College. Students may continue studies in this area and potentially earn the following degrees and certificates: Associate in Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Networking and Security, or Computer Information Systems; Certificate of Achievement in Computer Networking and Security, Software Development, IT Technician - Network Specialization, IT Help Desk and User Support, or IT Computer Retail Sales and Support.