Careers in Information Technology

The information technology (IT) services industry is comprised of firms engaged in providing telecommunications, software publishing, computer programming, and computer systems design services. The industry also includes firms engaged in information dissemination and entertainment, such as publishing, motion picture, broadcasting, and sound recording.

Demand for IT services occupations in Greater Phoenix are expected to increase in the coming years. Between 2004 and 2014, employment in Greater Phoenix is projected to grow for occupations such as:

• network systems and data communications analysts (59.3% growth between 2004 and 2014),
• applications (44.8%), and
• network and computer systems administrators (44.7%).

COLLEGES OFFERING PROGRAMS

• Chandler-Gilbert
• Estrella Mountain
• GateWay
• Glendale
• Maricopa Skill Center
• Mesa
• Paradise Valley
• Phoenix
• Rio Salado
• Scottsdale
• South Mountain

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