“ Try all different areas of technology when you venture down this path . You never know what area may be of most interest to you . There is such a wide range of possibilities . Do you want to be an app developer , DBA , network analyst or system architect ? The choices are endless , and you may be surprised by which one you find the most rewarding . Take advantage of as many internships that you can while attending school . They will provide you with a vast array of experience to help you determine what the best career path is for you .” – Christine Bigwood
DAMIAN COSTANTINO
BRANDON CASEY
“ Do it ! It ’ s a fulfilling and rewarding career . Be a sponge , ask questions and soak up everything that you can . Think of tech that interests you and build that thing . Then break that thing , then fix that thing . We are in an age where all of the resources we could ever need are at our fingertips . Don ’ t be intimidated by it . Always be learning . You are the future of the industry !” – Damian Costantino screen . The reality is that there are many angles to working in technology that will be attractive to individuals with diverse strengths . If you are on the creative side , you have options to pursue a career architecting complex networking infrastructures . If you prefer constant change , technology is an ever-evolving field where you will always have access to the greatest and latest .” – Jorge E . Garcia
“ I always enjoy encouraging young folks to consider a career in technology . As an educator , it is imperative for me to show students a direct path to a tech career of their choice while simultaneously introducing them to new resources and folks in industries that look like them . It is one of the top reasons why I became a technology / digital media teacher at the same school district where I was once a student .” – Juan J . Rodriguez
“ A career in technology presents many exciting paths to choose from including cybersecurity , programming , web and social media development and hardware engineering , just to name a few . The most valuable piece of advice I can provide is to try travelling down several of these paths until you discover the one that you are
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“ A lot of young people think of a career in technology where you truly passionate about . From there , acquire the education you are just behind a computer , but there is so much more beyond the will need to take this passion to the next level .” – Kevin Ricci
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