This series delves into traditional and nontraditional technology careers and goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to get a job in the tech world. Program guests are people who use the technology of today and are making the technology of tomorrow. They talk about how technology is integrated into their jobs, what kind of education it takes to prepare for the workplace, and what they look forward to in the future.

Program 1 - Featured in this program are programmers, an engineer, a network security specialist, and a CIO. Also included are definitions of technology terms and an interview with an information technology hiring manager.

Program 2 - This program features a web designer, dataminer, and an IT Trainer. Also included are definitions of tech terms and a studio interview with an IT Hiring Manager.

Program 3 - Featured are a help desk manager, database and web specialist, webmaster, and database manager. An interview with a Career Experience Specialist at Chantilly Academy, offers insight on ways high school students can get a head start on a career in IT.

 

We are pleased to offer these extended web profiles about the guests who appeared on Careers in Technology. Note: These audio clips require a QuickTime Player.

Florence Reeder	Mike Munson	Gina Guola	Sekou Coleman
Florence talks about her job.	Mike says his job is very social.	Gina gives advice on creating a portfolio.	Sekou discusses surviving in a IT world.
Vickie Buscher	Mickey Kim	Deanna Mosier	Keri Sarver
Vickie talks about what you need for an IT career.	Mickey discusses the trends in web design.	Deanna talks about a help desk manager.	Keri says going to college is important.

The following is a list of resources for students, technology teachers, and guidance counselors.

• The Fairfax Network's Career Day series is designed to spark student interest in various STEM-related careers through virtual field trips into various days in the lives of our experts.

• Fairfax County Public Schools offers students Career Connections, a site with activities and links for career awareness, exploration, and preparation.

• The U. S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration's Youth Corner offers advice on job preparation, finding a job, and making the most of your education.
  

• Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics for an online version of Occupational Outlook Quarterly. Articles are written in straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as new and emerging occupations, training opportunities, and salary trends.
  

• The National Workforce Center for Emerging Technology's mission is to be a leader in developing a skilled IT workforce.
  

• The Technology Student Association is a membership organization offering publications and competitions.