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Information Technology

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Career Expectations

  • Sit/stand and work at a computer for long periods of time
  • Work in small/confined areas
  • Stoop/bend and lift/carry objects < 50 pounds
  • Troubleshoot issues that may have multiple problems
  • Install/configure operating systems & software/applications
  • Use fine motor skills (precision hand tools/small parts/wires)
  • Distinguish details/differences visually
  • Perceive distance/depth of objects in space
  • Differentiate various sounds
  • Work collaboratively with experts across various pathways
  • Continue education to advance and stay current with emerging technology
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Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Development Courses

Year 1

  • Introduction to IT Technology 
  • Web Design 

Year 2

  • Networking
  • Network Management

 

View complete course guide here

Next Ready Skills

At Great Oaks, you’ll do more than learn a trade; you’ll master NextReady skills like clear communication and problem-solving that help you get hired. You will get a head start on building a professional reputation for being dependable, adaptable, and technically skilled before you even graduate

Effective Communicators

Practice professional help desk support, explain complex technical information to non-technical clients, and share IT solutions with team members.

Critical Thinkers

Refer to hardware/software manuals using analytical reasoning to solve challenging problems without clear answers.

Adapt­able Navigators

Use online resources/manuals to adjust quickly to unexpected software/hardware issues and reconfigure as necessary.

Account­able Employees

Take ownership of decisions, make ethical choices when using digital content, and remain professional when facing difficult situations.

Skilled Professionals

Master the installation of operating systems and wireless networks, and pursue industry certifications to excel in the IT workforce.

Bottom Line: If your friends ask for help with technology, you enjoy fixing things that other can’t, and want to turn your computer skills into a career supporting real people, Information Technology may be right for you.