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Course · AL
Exploring Information Technology Careers
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Exploring Information Technology Careers is an exploratory course designed to introduce students to pathways in the Information Technology Cluster and to careers in the information technology field. Students will explore foundational concepts, terminology, and skills needed to choose and progress in an IT field. This course is most effective in a project-based environment.
List the Alabama career pathways in the Information Technology ClusterDescribe each pathway in the Information Technology Cluster and explain what someone in the field might doDescribe one career from each pathway in the Alabama Career and Technical Education Information Technology ClusterResearch and create a visual presentation outlining the educational requirements and salaries for an entry-levelResearch a variety of careers in the field of information technologyExplain the process of finding and applying for jobs in the field of information technologyExplain where information technology jobs may be foundList the personal documents needed when applying for various job and career opportunitiesCreate a personal career plan which leads to meeting requirements for a mid-level position in information technologyList and describe skills needed for posted positions in information technologyDiscuss how a person can demonstrate essential skills needed for workplace and career successDescribe a scenario to illustrate a strong work ethicAssess personal strengths and weaknesses that would impact successful employmentDiscuss the relationship between stress and time managementResearch and discuss effective time management strategies for reducing stress levelsUtilize a plan to implement effective time management skillsExplore the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) available in Alabama relating to information technology a