1. Do you speak GEEK? What's happening in I/T?

2. Thousands of IT positions are going unfulfilled

3. Fastest-growing job sectors are technology-related

4. IT has higher salaries than national average

5. Cloud Computing Massive commercial data centers Users “rent” servers Users “rent” software Located in major cities world-wide Massive commercial data centers Users “rent” servers Users “rent” software Located in major cities world-wide Jobs for: ● System Administrators (MCSE, Linux) ● Software Engineers ● Software Programmers ● Security Specialists Jobs for: ● System Administrators (MCSE, Linux) ● Software Engineers ● Software Programmers ● Security Specialists

6. Wireless Now available: faster speeds Now available: more throughput Coming soon: new frequencies “Home-style” wireless may become obsolete Now available: faster speeds Now available: more throughput Coming soon: new frequencies “Home-style” wireless may become obsolete Jobs for: Wireless certified network technicians Security Specialists NOC administrators (system and network) Located in larger cities Jobs for: Wireless certified network technicians Security Specialists NOC administrators (system and network) Located in larger cities

7. Desktop/Laptop Computing More power per device Lower cost per device Less user/technician maintenance needed More power per device Lower cost per device Less user/technician maintenance needed Jobs for: Depot technicians Mostly software activities Limited hardware: items are disposable Located in larger cities Jobs for: Depot technicians Mostly software activities Limited hardware: items are disposable Located in larger cities

8. Data Warehousing Companies have massive quantities of data Warehousing centralizes storage Analysts needed to organize data for storage and retrieval Companies have massive quantities of data Warehousing centralizes storage Analysts needed to organize data for storage and retrieval Jobs for: Database analysts (DBAs) Demand for: SQL and Oracle Located in large cities Jobs for: Database analysts (DBAs) Demand for: SQL and Oracle Located in large cities

9. Network Systems Maintain devices that connect to WWW Strong emphasis on security Physical and logical Maintain devices that connect to WWW Strong emphasis on security Physical and logical Jobs for: Network administrators Network+, Cisco CCNA Security specialists Security+, Cisco CCNA- Security Primarily in larger cities Jobs for: Network administrators Network+, Cisco CCNA Security specialists Security+, Cisco CCNA- Security Primarily in larger cities

10. What can you learn at SWATC? Training and certification for: ● Computer Technicians ● Network Administrators ● System Administrators ● Database Administrators ● Security Specialists ● Wireless Technicians Training and certification for: ● Computer Technicians ● Network Administrators ● System Administrators ● Database Administrators ● Security Specialists ● Wireless Technicians

11. 90 hrs A+ Essentials 90 hrs A+ Technician (A+ Comp TIA) 120 hrs Networking Technology (Network+ CompTIA) CORE COURSES (300 Hours Required)

12. 90 hrs Administering Windows Desktop (MCDST) 90 hrs Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (MCITP) 90 hrs Enterprise Desktop Administrator 150 hrs Networking, Routing, and Switching I (CCENT) 150 hrs Networking, Routing and Switching II (CCNA) 90 hrs Administering Windows Server 90 hrs Administering Windows Network Infrastructure 90 hrs Administering Windows Directory Services (MCSA) 180 hrs Oracle Internet Academy I 180 hrs Oracle Internet Academy I (OCA) SPECIALIZATION AREA (One required 270-360 hrs depending on specialization) Microsoft Desktop Cisco Networking Microsoft Server Database Development

13. ELECTIVES 90 hrs IT Fundamentals Introduction to Programming IT for Sales Green IT 120 hrs Scripting Languages I 90 hrs Linux Fundamentals (Linux +) Wireless Fundamentals (CWNA) Security Professional (Security +) 30 hrs Job Seeking Skills 60 hrs Workplace Relations 30-120 hrs Information Technology Internship/Externship

14. PRACTICAL EXAMS 30 hrs A+ Essentials PRACTICAL A+ Technician PRACTICAL Networking PRACTICAL Linux Fundamentals PRACTICAL 30 hrs Networking, Routing, and Switching I PRACTICAL Networking, Routing, and Switching II PRACTICAL Oracle Internet Academy I PRACTICAL Oracle Internet Academy II PRACTICAL 30-120 hrs Information Technology Internship/Externship

15. Don’t just tell them – show them. I’m certified. Dale Wallace: A+, Net+, CCNA, CCAI Earn your certification: I/T rooms 18-20 A+, Net+, Linux+, CCNA, MCP, Oracle Monday - Friday 8 am-11 am and 12 noon–3 pm

16. Monday - Friday 8 am-11 am and 12 noon-3 pm Don’t just tell them – show them. I’m certified. Isabella Borisova: A+, Net+, MCP, CNA, OCA, CCAI Earn your certification: I/T rooms 18-20 A+, Net+, Linux+, CCNA, MCP, Oracle

17. 10 Things that Define a True IT Professional 1. Put customer satisfaction first 2. Make expertise your specialty 3. Do more than expected 4. Do what you say and say what you do 5. Communicate effectively 6. Follow exceptional guiding principles 7. Praise your peers not yourself 8. Share your knowledge 9. Say thank you 10. Keep a smile on your face and the right attitude in your heart

18. ● Michael Sorbe, Student Success Story ● Started at SWATC August, 2008, relocating from Orderville ● Earned A+, Net+, CCNA and CCENT by March of 2010 ● Also completed coursework for MCP and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Professional and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) ● Chose IT because he liked computers, but didn't want to sit in a cubicle all day ● Enjoyed the low cost, one-on-one support, and flexible schedule in IT program ● Gained confidence from instructor support, able to adapt quickly to employer's needs ● Hired by Health Insight, a 100-employee company based in Murray, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada ● Beat out 15 other applicants for his IS Help Desk / Tech Support job ● Earns above average wages and is eligible for a substantial raise after his probationary period

19. Michael Sorbe says: “As a student, you won’t just be a number on a page. Your instructors care about you and know what you are learning. Even students at a 4-year university do not walk out with the certifications that I was able to gain, 4 certifications in just 18 months! I earn extra money because I know what I’m doing.”