Career & College Prep

Information Technology

The Future Is Now

If your child is curious about computers, problem-solving, or how things work behind the scenes, this career field is a wise choice. Technology skills are in high demand across nearly every industry — and this program gives students a head start on building those skills now, opening doors to a wide range of future careers.

Which pathways are offered?

Cybersecurity — In this pathway, your child will learn how to protect sensitive data and stop cyber threats. These skills are essential in today’s digital world and valued across all industries.

Programming & Software Development—Your child will learn how to design and build software using popular programming languages like Java, Python, and HTML. This pathway can lead to careers in app development, web design, and more.

What do these CTE career pathways look like at OHVA?

Select a video to explore some of the OHVA CTE pathways available in this career field.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?1

Career opportunities in this field include:

  • Network administrator
  • Systems support specialist
  • Computer engineer
  • Applications software developer 
  • Computer programmer
  • Computer and information systems manager
  • Software quality assurance engineer
  • Systems software developer 

¹Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.

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What could my student’s future look like in this career field?2

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²Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.

Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?3

  • Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver
  • ACA Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop
  • ACA Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network +
  • CompTIA Security +
  • Oracle Certified Associate – Java
  • Unity Certified User
  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics
  • OSHA 30-Hour Training
  • OSHA 10-Hour Training
  • CPR First Aid
  • Ohio Driver’s License

3Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.