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Careers in Information Technology
Information Technology is the field of the future and is rapidly growing with the demand for skilled individuals high. Because our global economy is driven by technology, multimedia has become one of the most in-demand fields around. With nearly 75% of Americans using the Internet and over 30 million domains registered worldwide the field of multimedia is exploding. Nationally, high-skill jobs are growing at three times the rate of other jobs. In Utah, the average annual Information Technology salary continues to be 71% higher than the average salary. Careers in information technology include:
- Information Support and Services: Technical Writer, Technical Support, Enterprise System Analyst, Database Developer, Database Administrator
- Interactive Media: Multimedia Developer, Web Developer, Web Administrator, 3D Animator
- Network Systems: Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Telecommunications Technician
- Programming/Software Engineering: Computer Programmer, Game Developer, Software Engineer
Looking for more information on Information Technology Education?
Meet a Information Technology Student Katherine Philipp, a graduate of Uintah High School, states, “I became interested in multimedia and career and technical education my first year in high school when I began taking business and computer classes. I enjoyed the learning experiences in the basic word processing and introduction to computer courses, and decided to take more advanced classes my junior year. I knew multimedia was the perfect fit for my passion for design and for my interest in technology and computers." Read the full story...
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