Six of the top 10 hottest predicted career fields through 2014 are related to information technology.
To get a foot in the door and eventually land one of the competitive but well paying jobs, it is necessary to have a broad range of computer skills that are best learned at community or technical colleges where practical, hands-on training is part of the daily instructional process.
In the years previous to Y2K, anyone who could move a mouse could land a computer job. But that fateful Tuesday morning remembered as September 11, 2001 changed everything. The information technology is still a hot employment area but the focus has shifted. Many who are in the know believe the future for graduates of the Information Technology related programs is in information security – particularly as it relates to wireless technology.
Not only are there concerns over identity theft and the possibility of the wrong people getting access to personal information but the emergence of wireless technology and its widespread use in the medical field is pushing technology and the security associated with technology to the next level.
One change is that physicians are now utilizing email to transmit prescriptions to pharmacies. Also, patient hospital rooms are going wireless as more and more hospitals are responding to the demand by healthcare professionals for computer access. These computers give doctors and nurses instant access to medical records, x-rays, test results and other information almost instantaneously. It not only saves time but there is less opportunity for error.
At many colleges, Health Information Management and Medical Terminology I and II are being offered as part of the Information Technology because of the need created by wireless security relating to the health field.
Other careers relating to Computer or Information Technology are:
· Computer Electronics is an ideal career for the mechanically inclined individual who also enjoys working with electronic equipment and fixing things.
· Computer Programming focuses on relational management, data communication, client server concepts and computer hardware/software applications in spreadsheet, word processing, database management and statistical packages using Word, Excel, Access and MiniTab. Problem solving, basic math skills and communication skills are necessary qualities for the successful computer programmer.
· E-Business and Web Design allow companies to move beyond bricks and mortar and ties computers, the Internet and business together. E-commerce prepares students to be flexible IT professionals. Employers not only expect web designers to create web sites but to have the knowledge necessary to connect them with databases, market the sites, internetworking and setting up credit card transactions.
· Interactive Multimedia is HOT. This career is for the creative computer person who utilizes the web to showcase creative and graphic design skills. Combine illustration and graphic design skills with to audio/video production and website development for an outstanding career opportunity in the Interactive Multimedia field.
· Network Systems…linking multiple servers such as LAN, UNIX and Linux… allows for real-time information sharing and the power of computers is realized when they are linked in a network. When Network Systems skills are combined with Cisco Systems, the leading manufacturer of networking equipment in the country. The Cisco Network Academy includes five Cisco courses and is available at numerous sites across the country) gives students skills necessary to take the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification test.
· Inner active computer and video gaming has taken the world by storm and Digital Game Design and Development is one of the newest career opportunities. It can be the ideal opportunity for those who want to make a career out of being part of this booming business. Digital Game Design combines hands-on experience with cutting edge equipment and programs used in digital game creation. From MAYA to the Adobe Creative Suite, students will learn skills to work at the artistic and creative end of gaming.
Courses such as game design and production, digital foundations, digital design lab, structured programming, computer graphics I and II, MAYA, drawing I and II, oil painting, physics-motion and art electives are at the core of this exciting career path.
Career opportunities in computers and information technology related fields continue to change with the evolution of technology. The sky is the limit and those who wish to have continued success in these areas must be mindful of these changes and stay current with the skills necessary for these almost unlimited career options.
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