information technology

Employment Potential

Excellent - we are currently sitting at 100% employment rate with our students in this field

Employment Trends
Employment prospects for computer and network operators and web technicians are expected to be above average between 2010 and 2015. The growing use of information technologies will drive the need for more workers in this profession, as employers across a wide variety of industries implement complex computer and Web systems. This broad employment base helps to diversify the employment opportunities for these workers.Expanding networks, such as those for wireless email and broadband Internet, are increasing the demand for associated technical occupations. Opportunities for computer and network operators and web technicians should continue to grow as businesses increasingly need help to manage, upgrade, and customize complex computer systems.

Growth in the demand for computer security specialists is expected to increase as businesses and government invest in network security to protect vital computer systems and data from attack. With the development of electronic commerce, more establishments are using the Internet to conduct business online, creating an ongoing need for information technology professionals.

Because technology in this field changes rapidly, recent graduates and those who regularly upgrade their skills should have an advantage in finding employment.