Career opportunities

IT truly is in every field and every industry. Students can take any interest and get involved at any stage of the process.

For example, if your child is interested in medicine but doesn’t want to spend years in med school:

  • As a Biomedical Engineer, they can develop and design the latest machinery to help patients around the world.
  • Do they prefer to spend less years in school and more time in the workforce? Software Programmers program the applications that makes medical equipment function, stay reliable and be user-friendly.
  • Do they enjoy working with their hands? They can be the on-site IT professional that makes sure all equipment is up and running and ready to go as needed.
  • Are they more of a people person? They can use their expertise to train medical staff on new equipment and developments, making sure that patients get the best care as soon as possible.
Maybe your child is more finance-oriented and wants to work in Big Business:
  • They can make it to the top as a Chief Information Officer. CIOs play a key role in the business’ direction and are among the highest paid positions in the organization.
  • Microsoft, RIM and Apple are just a few of the technology-based companies that continue to show success and resilience. They can consider working as a Product Manager, Technical Architect or Software Engineer.
  • Industries across the board need tech support in the office and remotely. You’re child can have a sense of accomplishment as a part of the team that the entire company relies on for tech-related help.
  • Is your child organized, efficient and an analytical thinker? They can consult with companies on how to best organize their information. Information Systems Consultants help companies apply the right technological solutions to manager their information needs.
If it’s all about the entertainment industry for child, they can:
  • Create characters that come to life in the latest animation movies as an Animator.
  • Be among the Computer Engineers designing new technologies like IMAX, HD, Blu-ray and the ipod.
  • Mix music and combine sounds for movies, TV and musicians as a Recording/Sound Engineer.
  • Create a niche designing sleek personal sites for the stars and entertainment websites.
  • Push the limits of action movies and fight scenes as a Special Effects Technician or Digital Artist.
These are just some examples of IT-related careers in a few industries. Whatever students are interested in, a career in IT will give them the opportunity to further their passion.
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