Information Technology Academy – Support & Services

Two-Year Program
Technology has dramatically changed the way the world conducts business. In our Information Technology Support & Services program, we offer students interactive learning, with new and powerful skills to meet the challenges of the business world.

Information Technology Support & Services combines two strong technology systems: Business Center 21, which introduces students to office systems technology, and IT2020, which prepares students for a career in the rapidly expanding world of information technology.

The business center component offers instruction based on the National Standards for Business Education. Included are units in marketing, economics, accounting, management, business law, entrepreneurship and international business.

The IT component focuses on topics such as information support and services, network systems, programming and software development, interactive media, and core skills.

There is also a Tech Prep option for this program. Students completing the Tech Prep program can earn up to 12 college credit hours during high school.

What you’ll learn:

  • MS Office skills: word processing, spreadsheets, database management
  • Computer maintenance skills
  • Networking skills
  • Computer programming skills
  • Multimedia skills
  • Customer relations skills
  • Employability skills

    • Typical jobs to start your career:

  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Specialist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Website Builder/Designer
  • Database Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • LAN Administrator
  • Programming Developer

    • Employers of students from this program:

  • BissNuss, Inc.
  • Casa Investments Company
  • Atty. Joseph W. Gardner
  • L. Calvin Jones & Company
  • Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District
  • Nationwide Insurance

    • College and related education:

    Two-year degree in information technology, data processing, computer programming, word processing, systems analysis, office management or information processing. Four-year degree in business education, business administration, computer science, computer programming, systems analysis.