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 |
| 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 |
| Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Major Jobs in Many Fields at All Training Levels (2007) | Call # 004.023 Farr |
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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.html:
- AS: software development, Web site development & design.
- BS: applied computer science, computer & digital forensics, computer information technology, computer networking & information security, computer science & innovation, cyber security, game programming, information systems, mobile development systems administration, software engineering, and web application development.
- MS: managing innovation & information technology — www.champlain.edu/Graduate-Studies/Programs/Master-of-Science-in-Managing-Innovation-and-Information-Technology.html
- Several professional certificates — http://online.champlain.edu/undergraduate-programs
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), new media (AS, BA) — www.lyndonstate.edu/degree-programs Marlboro College offers the following programs:
- Interdisciplinary computer science (BS) — www.marlboro.edu/academics/study/computer_science
- Managing information systems (BS) — http://gradschool.marlboro.edu/academics/completion
- Teaching with technology (MAT) and information technologies (MSIT) — www.gradschool.marlboro.edu/academics/index
- Several professional certificates — www.gradschool.marlboro.edu
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 — http://learn.uvm.edu/?Page=computer.php
Vermont Technical College offers the following degrees: computer engineering technology (BS), information technology (AS, BS), software engineering (AS, BS) — www.vtc.edu/interior.php/pid/4/sid/26 Burlington Housing Authority’s Technology Center offers free access to computers and the Internet, trainings, and one-on-one assistance. Classes include computer & software basics and how to use the Internet — (802) 378-4104, http://bhatechnologycenter.googlepages.com 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 Return to Top
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 or http://ce.bsdvt.org
Center for Technology, Essex (Essex) — (802) 879-5559, 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, www.hannafordcareercenter.org
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, www.nekcareersolutions.org
North Country Career Center (Newport) — (802) 334-7140, www.northcountrycareercenter.org
Northwest Technical Center (St. Albans) — (802) 527-6513, www.nwtcace.net
Randolph Technical Career Center (Randolph) — (802) 728-9595, www.randolphtech.org
River Bend Career & Technical Center (Bradford) — (802) 222-5212, www.rbctc.org
River Valley Technical Center (Springfield) — (802) 885-8300, 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, www.nekcareersolutions.org
Windham Regional Career Center (Brattleboro) — (802) 451-3589, www.wrccvt.com
- Cold Hollow Career Center
- Green Mountain Technology & Career Center
- River Bend Career and Technical Center
- Stafford Technical Center
- Southwest Vermont Career Development Center
- Windham Regional Career Center
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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, scholarships for students, and forums for networking — www.aitp.org/ 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
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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!
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Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, Updated: 11/1/11
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.
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