Are you interested in the amazing world of cyberspace, computer software, and new, streamlined hardware? Do computers, animation, and video games capture your attention? Can you sit for long periods of time browsing the Internet and never get bored? Have you ever dreamed of actually developing computer programs that could improve the applications you currently use?
This Information Technology Cluster is definitely one of the most exciting because new ideas are constantly being generated. The field is ever expanding with countless applications across all the other career clusters. Movies, theme park rides, CDs, and cell phone models are taking advantage of the latest computer technology that has totally changed the world. So turn on your computer, grab your mouse, and jump on board for the ride of your life into the cyberspace world of information technology.
Employees in this cluster are involved in building linkages in IT occupations framework. Included are entry-level, technical, and professional jobs related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems-integration services.
To begin an exciting journey of career discovery, click on the following pathways. Each will display a drop-down list of jobs; select a job and begin your exploration. Your dream job may be just a mouse-click away.
For even more insight, you can view videos of people who have found success and fulfillment in jobs in Information Technology. Just click on the box on the right-hand side of this page, and you can find out about the rewards of working as a geographic information system manager, health geographer, and senior vice president of information technology. You also can learn about the duties, education, earnings, and projected outlook for each job featured. That’s a lot of valuable information, easily available to help you build your own successful future.