AOIT PATHWAYS
In the AOIT, students may choose one of the three Pathways:
2007-2008 Departmental Activities
News Paper Article about the academy
AOIT Assembly
AOIT Pinning Cerermony
AOIT Visit to Middle School
AOIT DCC Presentations
AOIT Job Shadow
AOIT Field Trip to BAH
AOIT Student Conference
AOIT Brown Bag Presentations
AOIT Game Club: News
AOIT Website Dev. Club
Graduation Ceremony 2008
Opportunity…
Wheaton 's Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) consists of a 9th through 12th grade curriculum
developed to address the growing demand of IT workers across the nation. This nationally recognized
and endorsed program is aligned with relevant academic, employment, and workplace standards.
It is a member program of the National Academy
Foundation (NAF). Students in the AOIT participate in a rigorous academic curriculum as
they are introduced to the broad career opportunities in today's digital workforce. In the
process, students gain an understanding of the connections that exist between their education
and the workplace and are equipped with the personal, analytical, technical and communications
skills they need to thrive. Students are required to complete the identified academy courses,
a college-level course, and a paid summer internship program between the junior and senior
years. Various career-based experiences such as focused job shadows, team competitions, and
college/industry site visits are also required to reinforce the connection between school and
work. A number of industry certifications may also be earned.
Why…
- The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that by 2006, the United States will need more
than 1.3 million new, highly skilled Information Technology (IT) workers.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that eight of the ten fastest growing occupations are
information technology occupations.
- Economists predict that anticipated shortfalls in the number of information technology workers
could slow the growth of our nation's computer, defense, and telecommunications industries.
- Computer Science is now the largest degree program in the University System of Maryland.
- The information technology industry encompass a wide range of occupations that includes computers,
software, telecommunications products and services, Internet and online services, networking and
systems integration, and professional services companies.
- Students interested in careers related to programming and software development, e-business,
Web site development, networking/computer maintenance, and more will benefit from pursuing this
career cluster.
What...
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Are these among your interests and abilities?
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applying theories and principles of working with computer related
technologies
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planning for the efficient completion of tasks
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using good oral and written communication skills
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providing products and services to others
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solving problems
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interacting with a variety of people
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applying good spatial reasoning and logic skills
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You could be a successful...
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Computer Software Engineer, Applications
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Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software
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Computer Programmer/Software Developer
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Computer Support Specialist
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Computer Systems Analyst
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Database Administrator
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Desktop Publisher
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator
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Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
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Web Site Developer
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Rigor…
This High School Program will provide the student with an opportunity to meet or exceed the
following Indicators of Rigor as established by the Maryland State Department of Education:
- 2 credits of foreign language
- 2 credits in advanced technology
- Math course beyond Algebra 2 and Geometry
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- 4 credits in science
- CTE Program Completer
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