What Kind of Career Can You Expect?
With the skills this program provides,
you can pursue a career within
many types of organizations-
business, industry, government, and
more.
Salaries begin at $10-15 per hour
locally, and $19-30 per hour
nationwide. Students with 18 months
of experience and certification from
Microsoft or Novell can earn more
than $30 per hour.
What is the Outlook for Job Opportunities and Pay?
Computer Network Support
Technicians are critical to ensuring
PC networks operate consistently,
24 hours per day. As a result, job
opportunities are excellent-especially
if you are willing to relocate. There
are between 150,000 and 300,000
network support positions available
throughout the United States.
What Skills, Traits, or Prep Classes Would be Helpful?
- Keyboarding ability
- Working knowledge of hardware
and software applications
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, the
approximate weight of a computer
system unit or monitor
- Strong math and algebra skills
- People and communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Troubleshooting skills
This program requires a strong
background in DOS and Windows 95.
Students with A+ certification will
receive advanced placement in the program.
What Will You Learn to Do?
– Install and configure hardware and software
– Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain local and wide-area computer network systems (NT, Netware)
– Use data communication protocols
– Solve application problems
– Troubleshoot hardware problems (NICS, disk drives, etc.)
– Set up, print from, program, and back-up computers
– Work within a TCP/IP environment
– Communicate well with customers
– Master basic mathematics
– Write a resume, search for a job, and interview effectively
You will also receive training through an on-site internship
and may have the opportunity to work part-time in a related
field while in the program. This training will prepare you for
certification with Microsoft and Novell. |
