Information Technology | CTE Journeys Handbooks

Alex has been known as a gamer her whole life. Now she has her dream job as a video game designer. She loves bringing her ideas to life. Her friend Malcolm is a cybersecurity specialist. He likes to think of himself as a great defender. Malcolm makes sure the network system is safe from hackers and other threats. His brother Eli loves working with computers. He is a help desk technician. Being able to assist people while using his computer skills make this the perfect job for Eli. These jobs may be different, but all of them are in the field of information technology. This book explores more roles in the field of IT.

Help students navigate their plans for life after high school with the CTE Journeys Handbooks. These handbooks explore careers, with a deep focus on opportunities that do not require a degree from a traditional four-year college program. The books dig into rewards and challenges facing different fields, types of roles in specific industries, and the skills and interests that will benefit those considering each career path. Education and training requirements are included, along with next steps to support readers in moving forward in a specific field. Real-world scenarios help students understand typical days in different roles. An extensive glossary is included to help students build career-related vocabulary. Each handbook is approximately 100 pages.

ISBN-13: 9781638894384
Format: Paperback
Grade Level: 9 to 12
Approx. Grade-Level Equivalent for Series: 3.0
Lexile Level: HL430L
Series Name: CTE Journeys | Handbooks—Hi-Lo Career and Technical Education Handbooks 

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