Stride Career Prep
Information Technology
The Future Is Now
Technology skills are in demand—and no longer confined to a single industry. Are you ready to explore all the places IT skills can take you?
Which pathways are offered?
Programming & Game Design—This pathway can help students level up to a career as a video game designer, computer programmer, computer and information systems manager, or software developer.
Web and Digital Design & Communications—This pathway prepares students to produce digitally generated or computer-enhanced media in business, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
- Web designer
- Web developer
- Digital artist
- Digital media specialist
- 3D animator
- Graphic designer
- Applications software developer
- Computer and information systems manager
- Computer programmer
- Systems software developer
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like with this career?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- Internet Core Competency Certification (IC3): Digital Literacy Certification – Computer Fundamentals
- Adobe Certified Professional: Visual Design (Photoshop)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint
