It is the lifeblood of Silicon Valley, the fuel for our local economy, and the guiding force that drives the high-tech workplace. Over these last few decades, computer and information technologies have revolutionized the way society operates and interacts.
Here in the South Bay, our creativity and innovation have made us the vanguard of the global tech community. To support that creativity and vision we need trained and talented:
- Developers
- Analysts
- Administrators
- Technicians
- Support specialists
And a variety of other professionals to help our region remain the leader in global technology.
EVC offers an ideal entry into the world of Computer and Information Technology training with a full complement of CSU transferrable and Associate degree applicable courses to get you grounded and operational in the ever-changing world of high-tech.
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You'll begin with an introduction to database and information systems
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Then move onto hardware and software, computer programming, and software engineering
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And then onto more advanced studies and hands-on work with web design,
javascript, perl, and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
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As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor's Occupational Handbook, 2012 median pay for Computer Support Specialists was $48,900 per year, equating to $23.51 per hour.
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The projected growth rate for Computer Support Specialists through 2022 was 17 percent faster than the average.
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For Web Developers, who design and create the overall look, and are also responsible for the site's technical aspects, the 2012 median pay for 2012 was $62,500 per year or $30.05 per hour. Job growth for Web Developers was predicted at 20 per cent faster than average.
Course Descriptions (links to information from the College Catalog)