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Digital Technology Career Pathway

MadREP Region

2021-2022

EXPLORE: Click on the links to find the job titles that seem most interesting to you to learn more!

Save any jobs you are interested in to your XELLO account so that you can create an Academic and Career Plan (ACP).

Educational Level

May also require work experience

Business Analysis &

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Data Technology

Network & Systems

Infrastructure

Software Development & Programming

HS Diploma, Certification

  Data Entry Clerk    PC Technician      Quality Controller (Software) Support Technician   Web Designer

Range $28,770-$108,080

Certification or

Technical Diploma

Range $36,290-$83,840

  • Information Security Specialist

Range $64,870-$106,580

Range $28,770-$68,560

Range $49,480-$110,850

Range $36,150-$108,080

Registered Apprenticeship

Range $36,290-$110,850

Range $67,190-$108,080

Associate Degree

Range $36,410-$110,850

Range $49,480-$106,580

  • Database Developer

Range $59,810-$95,910

Range $49,480-$91,480

Range $44,240-$108,080

Bachelor Degree and beyond

Range $44,240-$145,580

Range $35,760-$216,560

Range $44,460-$95,910

Range $49,480-$104,230

Range $49,480-$108,080

Postsecondary Options

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BRIGHT OUTLOOK = these jobs are expected to grow in the future – which means more opportunities for you!

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Digital Technology Career Pathway

at Verona Area High School

Your Academic and Career Plan (ACP) for this career pathway starts here…

Use this page to figure out which classes and activities you will take to prepare for this career pathway. Record your plan in XELLO.

Career and Technical Education Courses

  • Exploring Technology
  • Electronic Engineering
  • IT Essentials

Start creating your professional network through CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS. Record your experiences in XELLO.

Other Recommended Courses

  • Business Technology
  • PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
  • PLTW Principles of Engineering
  • PLTW Computer Science Essentials
  • PLTW Cybersecurity

Regional:

Local:

  • More career ex

Career and Technical Student Organization

Work-Based Learning Options

  • Youth Apprenticeship- IT (450 hours/year; 1-2 years) 

Industry Recognized Credential Options

Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain

Business Analysis &

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Data Technology

Network & Systems

Infrastructure

Software Development & Programming

Microsoft MOS

CompTIA

  • A+ *

College Credit Opportunities

You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

College Courses Offered at Your High School

Transcripted Credit

  • IT Essentials; A+ Certification Madison College

AP and/or IB Courses

  • AP Statistics
  • AP Calculus AB and/or AP Calculus BC
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP Computer Science A

College Courses You Can Take at a College Campus

Application Deadlines:

October 1st: Spring Courses February 1st: Summer Courses (ECCP only) March 1st: Fall Courses

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  • IT Security Awareness (MATC)

Early College Credit Program

2021-2022

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Digital Technology Career Pathway In High School

A career pathway in high school must include: � A sequence of courses (including at least 2 CTE courses)

• Two of the following components: Career and Technical Student Organization, Work-based Learning, � Industry Recognized Credential, College Credit Opportunity

Career & Technical Education Courses

Must include a sequence of at least TWO Career and Technical Education courses. Should align with Education Building Blocks for the pathway:

Career Exploration Programs

Regional:

Local:

Relevant Academic Courses

Should align with Education Building Blocks for this pathway:

Career & Technical Student Organization

Work-Based Learning Program Options

College Credit Opportunities

  • You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

Industry Recognized Credential Options

Learn the skills that employers want to see!

*This certification is eligible for reimbursement to high school through the technical incentive grant

Business Analysis &

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Data Technology

Network & Systems

Infrastructure

Software Development & Programming

IC3 Microsoft MOS*, MTA*, MCSA, MCSD, MCSE via Microsoft or Certiport

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)

Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT)

CompTIA

Cisco

  • CCT 
  • CCNA  – Any specialty*

CompTIA

  • SECURITY+

Palo Alto (PCCSA, PCNSA, PCNSE)

Oracle Certified Junior Associate or higher*

Cisco

  • CCNA – Any specialty*

LINUX- Essentials *

CompTIA

Certified Network Defense Architect (CDNA)

2021-2022