Career & College Prep

Digital Technology

The Future Is Now

If your child is curious about computers, enjoys problem-solving, or is fascinated by how technology works, the IT 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 exciting careers.

Which pathway is offered?

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

Career opportunities in this field include:

  • Junior software engineer
  • QA specialist
  • QA tester
  • Computer programmer
  • Computer and information systems manager
  • Software developer

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

Student working with his laptop

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

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2Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.