Careers in Information Technology


YOUNG PEOPLE WITH IT SKILLS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED IN THE UK!


Do you enjoy using computers? Do you like solving problems? Are you interested in how technology can help people and businesses? Ever dreamed of designing your own game? If so, a career in IT might be for you!


There is a wide range of careers in the IT sector, with almost all businesses, from accounts to design, requiring IT professionals:


Applications Developers Web designers


IT Consultants Computer Games Designers Social Media Managers Software Developers IT Helpdesk Professionals Web Designer


Information Technology is key to our economy, society and to us as individuals. Almost every organisation - from multinationals to corner shops – depends on IT. Without the bright, talented people who work in this sector, we could not download our favourite music, use mobile phones or access the internet. In order to compete in the global economy, UK companies urgently need more young people who understand technology in business.


We live in the information age, so jobs in storing, sorting and presenting information are essential. Whether you’re programming computers or working in a library, for many of these jobs you’ll need an analytical mind and an organised approach.


Could you come up with creative technology solutions to a problem? What is your App idea?


It is important that you continue to develop your skills and knowledge throughout your career, as technology and standards are constantly changing.


Average earnings in the IT sector are much higher than the national average wage, with opportunities to work across the UK and the world!


How could you use technology to help a business better communicate with its customers? Are you a social media whizz kid?


n Starting salaries can be between £15,000 and £22,000 a year. The average salary is £30,000.


n Experienced designers can earn up to £37,500 a year, and senior designers and those with specialist skills can earn over £40,000 a year.


n Self-employed web designers set their own rates. Self- employed freelance Web Designer


Level 3 Advanced IT Apprenticeship with BT in the Website Development Department including: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles.


Additional courses including: HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash and Fireworks, CSS, Javascript and .Net


GCSEsincluding IT and Design Technology. Work experience at Local Authority Help Desk


Will.i.am, an IT student...


Will.i.am, is best known as a music producer and a multi- platinum artist as the front man of the The Black Eyed Peas. However he is also a massive technology fan and innovator. Technology firm Intel have teamed up with Will-i-am, making him Director of Creative Innovation at the company. Intel want to tap into Will.i.am’s creative ideas and see how they can push the bounds of technology to improve our social, cultural and artistic lives. On appointment of the role Will.i.am said:


WHERE CAN I PROGRESS TO?


l Foundation Degree in IT – Birkbeck University


l HND Multimedia Computing – London South Bank University


l BSc Computer Games Technology – UEL


l MSc Information Systems and Digital Innovation (MISDI) – London School of Economics


Additional info...


www.e-skills.com www.bigambition.co.uk


British Computer Society www.bcs.org


The Institute of Engineering and Technology www.theiet.org


Or you could go straight into work after completing your Diploma and begin a career towards being a successful IT Professional, Business Manager or Entrepreneur.


“Nearly everything I do involves processors and computers, and when I see an Intel chip I think of all the creative minds involved that help to amplify my own creativity. Teaming up with the scientists, researchers and computer programmers at Intel to collaborate and co-develop new ways to communicate, create, inform and entertain is going to be amazing.”


Research from The Prince’s Trust suggests that one in 10 young people don’t think their computer skills are good enough, while a quarter say they dread filling in online job applications. Philanthropist Will.i.am, recently donated £500,000 to the Prince’s Trust, which was used to fund projects with young people in the UK to improve STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills. Will.i.am knows the importance of developing and updating his IT skills, he told the BBC, “I’m taking a computer science course because I’m passionate about where the world’s going, curious about it and I want to contribute”.


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Radio Systems Engineers Database Administrators


Network engineers Project Managers


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