Information Technology
Building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.
Career Pathways
- Information Support & Services
- Network Systems
- Programming & Software Development
- Web & Digital Communications
Eligible Classification for Instructional Program (CIP) Codes
As stated in the New Jersey Perkins V State Plan, career and technical education programs of study must support career pathways meeting two out of the following three criteria, high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. The following CIP codes have been identified as meeting these requirements at the state level.
CIP Code | Program Name |
---|---|
430403 | Cyber/Computer Forensics & Counterterrorism |
110102 | Artificial Intelligence |
110201 | Computer Programmer, General |
110701 | Computer Science |
110801 | Web Page, Digital/Multimedia & Information Resources Design |
110804 | Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation |
110901 | Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications |
110902 | Cloud Computing |
111001 | Network and System Administrator |
111003 | Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance |
111004 | Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster |
140901 | Computer Engineering, General |
Industry-Valued Credentials
Industry-valued credentials (IVCs) are identified by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) as:
- Valued — demanded by employers.
- Portable — skills learned are transferable and provide broad opportunities.
- Stackable — skills learned may lead to opportunities for continuous or advanced training and education.
- Rewarding — lead to higher wages, career advancement and or increased job security.
The NJDOE analyzed the NJDOL IVC list by cross referencing every credential for each Career Cluster and identified them as either a Tier I or a Tier II IVC.
- Tier I IVC — stackable credential
- Tier II IVC — advanced credential and available for CTE program of study designation.
Tier | Credential | Provider |
---|---|---|
Tier II | Android Certified Application Developer | Android |
Tier II | Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) | Cisco Systems Inc. |
Tier II | Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) | Cisco Systems Inc. |
Tier I | CompTIA Network Plus and Security Plus | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) |
Tier I | CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) |
Tier I | CompTIA Security+ | Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) |
Tier I | Oracle Java Programmer | Oracle Corp. |
Tier I | Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and Microsoft Fundamentals | Microsoft |
Tier I | Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification | Amazon |
Tier I | The GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) | GIAC |
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Each CTE program of study must provide students with the opportunity to participate in a CTSO. The CTSOs that are most aligned with this Career Cluster are:
- Future Business Leaders of America
- SkillsUSA
- Technology Student Association (TSA)(Computer Engineering only)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Jeffrey R. Victor, State Director
Kean University
jvictor@njfbla.org
NJ FBLA
National FBLA
SkillsUSA
Megan Andrews, State Director
SkillsUSA NJ
SCVTS
PO Box 6350
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
mandrews@scvts.net
Technology Student Association (TSA)
(Computer Engineering only)
New Jersey TSA
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
P.O. Box 7718
Armstrong Hall 103
Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone: 609.771.3336
Fax: 609.771.3330
Email: tsa@tcnj.edu
Resources
- Career Tech offers considerations when developing courses.
- The Center for Integrative Research for Computing and Learning Sciences is designed to engage with the importance of thinking critically and strategically about the meaning of “broad” as the field conducts future-oriented research on learning and teaching technologies.
- Cisco Networking Academy is a global IT and cybersecurity education program that partners with learning institutions around the world to empower all people with career opportunities
- The CS10K Community for Computer Science Teachers is a community of Exploring Computer Sciences and Computer Science Principles teachers sponsored by the National Science Foundation to support a goal of 10,000 trained computer science teachers in the US. Many resources and supports are available.
- The College Board has Advanced Placement Courses for Computer Science- AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, free virtual training for teachers and Computer Science Diversity award for women.
- Computer Science Principles
- The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is a nationally-coordinated effort comprising over 20 Federal departments and agencies, academia, and industry and is led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The focus is on cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development. Located in the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST, the NICE Program Office operates under the Applied Cybersecurity Division, positioning the program to support the country’s ability to address current and future cybersecurity challenges through standards and best practices.
Cluster Contact
(609) 376-9067