Information Technology

The Information Technology cluster is about using your love of technology to design, develop, and manage different types of computer networks, systems, and programs. Although this field requires a solid foundation in math, science, and technical skills, there are careers in information technology in virtually every part of the economy.

Career Success Stars 

The individual success stories of former CTE students, honored as Career Success Stars, reveal how CTE programs provide academic and technical skills for high-skill, in-demand, and high-wage careers.

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Michaela Barnett 

• Red Team Operator 
• SWIFT 
• John Handley High School
• Winchester City Public Schools 

Learn more about Michaela Barnett's career by watching this video spotlight.

Shad Chase

• Owner-Founder
• ChaseIT Solutions
• Advanced Technology Center
• Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Learn more about Shad Chase's career by watching this video spotlight.

CJ Norris

• Software Development Engineer II (SDE2)
• Amazon Web Services
• Atlee High School
• Hanover County Public Schools

Learn more about CJ Norris' career by watching this video spotlight.

Kate Lucord

• Data Scientist
• Oracle
• Chesterfield Career and Technical Center
• Chesterfield County Public Schools

Learn more about Kate Lucord's career by watching this video spotlight.

Tainiko Lowman

• Desktop Manager Programmer
• Fairfax County Public Schools
• Robinson Secondary High School
• Fairfax County Public Schools

Learn more about Tainiko Lowman's career by watching this video spotlight.

Mary Aman

• Client Support Engineer
• ABS Technology
• Advanced Technology Center
• Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Learn more about Mary Aman's career by watching this video spotlight.