Information Technology Support & Services

Information Technology Support & Services

The Information Technology Support & Services pathway explores the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, network systems. Students in this pathway engage in a hands-on experience that teaches skills in computer maintenance and how to configure and install operating systems, software, and networks. 

Information technology careers are needed in a variety of businesses and industries. In the computer technician practicum, a student will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to fix technology issues, acquire employability skills, and prepare them for post-high school education opportunities like apprenticeships, two-year or four-year college programs.

Program Content

  • Employability Skills
  • Computer Hardware, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Networks

Certifications Available

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals

 

Career

Opportunities

  • Database Administrator 
  • Computer Hardware Engineer 
  • Computer System Analyst and Support

Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)

  • Average wage/year
    $83,075 - 111,738
  • Job openings/year
    15,835
  • 24% Job Growth by 2030
Source: Texas Workforce Commission

Program of StudyHigh School endorsement: Business and Industry

Middle School

Principles of Information Technology (optional)

Level 1

Complete High School Graduation Requirements

Level 2

Computer Maintenance
AND
IT Troubleshooting

Level 3

Computer Technician Practicum

Level 4

Computer Technician Practicum (2nd time taken)

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