If you have coder’s brain and are always two steps ahead of technology, we have a career for you. The information technology industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial field that continues to have a revolutionary impact on the economy and the world around us. Consider a rewarding career in the field of information technology or cybersecurity!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
| Job | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Data Entry Keyer | $18.76 |
| Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, Weigher | $25.81 |
NEXT
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialist | $27.95 |
| Computer Programmer | $41.61 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $48.54 |
| Applications Software Developer | $55.57 |
LATER
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Electronics Engineer (Except Computer) | $50.40 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $52.32 |
| Systems Software Developer | $55.57 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $72.79 |
TRAINING PATHWAYS
FIRST
Middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| Academy of Information Technology & Cybersecurity | Sims Middle School |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Avalon Middle School |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Locklin Technical College |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Pace High School |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Sims Middle School |
| Computer Systems & Information Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Digital Literacy Academy | Woodlawn Beach Middle School |
| Gaming & Simulation Academy | Milton High School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Avalon Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Central School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Hobbs Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Holley Navarre Middle |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Jay High School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | King Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Sims Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Woodlawn Beach Middle School |
NEXT
Certifications, technical programs or 2-year degree programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| A.A. Computer Information Systems | Pensacola State College |
| A.S. Computer Programming and Analysis | Pensacola State College |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Locklin Technical College |
| Computer Systems & Information Technology | Locklin Technical College |
LATER
Bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| B.S. Computer Engineering | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Computer Information Systems | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Computer Science (Specialization in - Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering or Cybersecurity) | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Electrical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Interdisciplinary Information Technology (Specializations in - Digital Enterprise, Information Technology or Networking & Telecommunication Technologies) | University of West Florida |
| M.S. Administration (Specializations in - Cybersecurity, Database Administration, Software Engineering Administration) | University of West Florida |
| M.S. Computer Science (Specializations in Computer Science, Database Systems, Software Engineering) | University of West Florida |