Computer Careers, Certification, and Training

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Books

Search our catalog online at http://www.vsac.org/LibrarySearch. Patrons may borrow books either by coming to the Resource Center in downtown Winooski, or by making an interlibrary loan request through their local school or public library.

Career Opportunities in Computers and Cyberspace (2004)	Call # 004.023 Henderson
Careers for scientific types & others with inquiring minds (2007)	Call # 502.3 Goldberg
Careers in the Computer Game Industry (2005)	Call # 794.8 Sucin
Careers for Puzzle Solvers and Other Methodical Thinkers (2002)	Call # 331.7 Goldbert
Computer Graphics and Animation: History, Careers, Expert Advice (2002)	Call # 006.023 Gardner
Expert Resumes for Computer & Web Jobs (2005)	Call # 808.06665 Enelow
Game Plan: The Insider’s Guide to Breaking in and Succeeding in the Computer and Video Game Business (2003)	Call # 794.8 Gershenfeld
Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors (2003)	Call # 004.023 Goldberg
How to Start a Career in Information Technology (2004)	Call # 004.023 Fisher
Preparing for an Outstanding Career in Computers: Questions & Answers for Professionals and Students (2002)	Call # 004 Rafiquzz
Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Major Jobs in Many Fields at All Training Levels (2007)	Call # 004.023 Farr

Vermont Web Links

Bennington College offers a self-directed computer science major — www.bennington.edu/go/academics/curriculum-and-areas-of-study

Castleton State College offers the following degrees:

• BS in computer information systems — www.csc.vsc.edu/business/CIS.htm
• BS in communication with a concentration in digital media — www.csc.vsc.edu/communication/index.htm

Champlain College offers the following options — www.champlain.edu/Undergraduate-Studies/Majors-and-Programs/Majors-Index.html:

• AS: software development, Web site development & design.
• BS: computer & digital forensics, computer information technology, computer networking & information security, software engineering, software development, Internet business management.
• MS: managing innovation & information technology — http://www.champlain.edu/master/msmiit/
• Several professional certificates — www.champlain.edu/cps/undergrad_certificates.php

Community College of Vermont offers the following options: computer business applications (certificate), computer systems management (AS & certificate), network administration (AAS), Web site design (certificate) — www.ccv.edu/academics/index.html

Lyndon State College offers the following options: computer information systems in business (BS), computer information systems in meteorology (BS), computing (AS), digital media (AS, BA) — www.lyndonstate.edu/ProspectiveStudents/MajorsMinors/tabid/239/Default.aspx

Marlboro College offers the following programs:

• Interdisciplinary computer science (BS) — www.marlboro.edu/academics/study/computer_science
• Managing information systems (BS) — http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/bsmis/
• Internet engineering (MS), teaching with technology (MAT), information technologies (MSIT) — http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/index.html
• Several professional certificates — http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/certificates.html

Middlebury College offers a BS in computer science — www.middlebury.edu/academics/cs

Norwich University offers the following degrees:

• BS in computer engineering, computer science, and computer security & information assurance — www.norwich.edu/academics/undergrad.html
• MS in information assurance — http://infoassurance.norwich.edu

Saint Michael’s College offers a BS in computer science and information systems — www.smcvt.edu/academics

University of Vermont offers the following programs:

• Computer science (BA, BS, MS, Ph.D.), computer science information systems (BS), management information systems (BS) — www.uvm.edu/academics/?Page=programs_degrees.php
• Computer software certificate — www.uvm.edu/~learn/?Page=computer.html

Vermont Technical College offers the following degrees: computer engineering technology (AS, BS), information technology (AS, BS), software engineering (AS, BS) — www.vtc.edu/interior.php/pid/4/sid/26

Knowledgewave in South Burlington provides A+ Certification, Microsoft and Novell certified professional courses, including MCSE, Cisco training, Linux and Citrix courses — www.knowledgewave.com

Panurgy Learning Center in South Burlington provides MCSE training, A+, Cisco, Web development and other trainings — www.panurgyvt.com

Labor market information is available from the Vermont Department of Labor — www.vtlmi.info/oic.cfm

Vermont Department of Labor provides a job bank, locations of statewide career resource centers, and Vermont labor market information — www.labor.vermont.gov

Every career and technical center in Vermont offers computer classes of varying level and complexity. For specific information on the classes offered to high school students and adults, please visit each center’s Web site:

• Barre Technical Center (Barre) — (802) 476-1487, www.barretechnicalcenter.org
• Burlington Technical Center (Burlington) — (802) 864-8436, www.burlingtontech.org
• Center for Technology, Essex (Essex) — (802) 879-5558, www.go-cte.org/welcome.php
• Cold Hollow Career Center (Enosburg Falls) — (802) 933-4003 ext. 15
• Green Mountain Technology & Career Center (Hyde Park) — (802) 888-4447, www.gmtcc.info
• Hannaford Career Center (Middlebury) — (802) 382-1012, http://hannafordcareercenter.org/content.php
• Hartford Area Career and Technical Center (White River Jct.) — (802) 295-8630, www.hartfordschools.net/Schools/HACTC/tabid/56/Default.aspx
• Lyndon Institute (Lyndon) — (802) 626-1109, www.lyndoninstitute.org/podium/default.aspx?t=123872
• North Country Career Center (Newport) — (802) 334-7140, www.northcountrycareercenter.org
• Northwest Technical Center (St. Albans) — (802) 527-6513
• Randolph Technical Career Center (Randolph) — (802) 728-9595, www.randolphtech.org
• River Bend Career & Technical Center (Bradford) — (802) 222-5212, http://www.rbctc.org/
• River Valley Technical Center (Springfield) — (802) 885-8302, www.rvtc.org
• Southwest Vermont Career Development Center (Bennington) — (802) 447-0220, www.svcdc.org
• Stafford Technical Center (Rutland) — (802) 770-1033, www.staffordonline.org
• St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury) — (802) 748-8171, www.stjacademy.org/page.cfm?p=335
• Windham Regional Career Center (Brattleboro) — (802) 451-3589, www.wrccvt.com

The following Career and Technical Centers, in partnership with Ed2Go (http://www.ed2go.com/), offer online computer trainings (see above for location and contact information):

• Cold Hollow Career Center
• Green Mountain Technology & Career Center
• Southwest Vermont Career Development Center
• Windham Regional Career Center

Other Web Links

A Digital Dreamer, geared towards middle and high school students, features information on careers in animation, including graphic design and computer/video animation — www.adigitaldreamer.com

Association for Computing Machinery offers a Computing Degrees & Careers site that provides information on reasons to major in computing, computing majors, preparing for a computer major, and more — http://computingcareers.acm.org

Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals credentials the highest level of computing professionals — www.iccp.org

Computing Technology Industry Association offers certifications and training — www.comptia.org

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society offers a Career Services Center, certification information, and free online training courses for members — www.computer.org/portal/web/guest

Association of IT Professionals offers IT-related education, information on IT issues, and forums for networking — www.aitp.org/index.jsp

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation lists several scholarships for computer science majors — www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/default.asp

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (U.S. Department of Labor) — www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes150000.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook Data, including nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings — http://stats.bls.gov/oco/oco1002.htm

Software Resources

VT Guidance Central is a web-based, personalized, self-guided program that provides comprehensive career, college, and education planning tools

You can use VT Guidance Central as a tool to:

• explore career possibilities
• plan the training you need for specific careers
• search for colleges/universities that fit your desired criteria (e.g., location, size, programs/majors, activities, costs)
• learn about financial aid options
• and much more!

Visit the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski to utilize other assessment, career, and education planning software tools.

Updated: April 2010

Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, 10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404
Call: 800-642-3177 toll-free, or Burlington area 802-655-9602 • Fax: 802-654-3765 • E-mail: info@vsac.org

The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was established by the Vermont General Assembly in 1965 to help Vermonters obtain the information and financial resources they need to pursue their education goals beyond high school.