A student may complete one (1) Career Pathway or two (2) Career Pathways, if demonstrating proper competency per the Vocational Skills Records (VSR’s) on each Career Pathway.
Each Training Program curriculum and expected knowledge, skills, and abilities are developed in partnership with a designated Occupational Advisory Committee.
For more information, please see Vocational Training Policies and Procedures.
Training Program Description: WWRC's Information Technology (IT) Training Program is an approved program by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
By completing core assessment tasks prior to enrolling in any career pathway within the IT Training Program, all newly enrolled students gain an introductory knowledge of computer concepts, information technology (IT) software, basic math skills, customer service skills, data entry skills, and English written and verbal comprehension skills.
Students enrolled in the IT Training Program are given the opportunity to obtain a basic Customer Service workplace certification as well as to sit for the CompTIA 900-series A+ exam (a few students may earn Net+). Students are also given the opportunity to attain the Virginia Career Readiness Certificate.
At the completion of the training program, graduates are competent in the following:
Vocational Skills Record | Click Here |
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O*Net Code | 15-232.00 |
Program Length | 465 clock hours (1 Semester) |
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Completion Requirements: A student must demonstrate mastery of a minimum 80% of core competencies, as documented on the Vocational Skills Record to be eligible for graduation. | |
Employment Settings: Graduates of the IT training program acquire the skills and knowledge for employment in entry-level computer support specialist positions in business, industry, and government agencies, with Job Titles including: IT Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Computer Technician, and Desktop Support Technician. |
Vocational Skills Record | Click Here |
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O*Net Code | 49-2011.00 |
Program Length | 785 clock hours (125.6 training days/6.28 months) (2 Semesters, plus Summer Term) |
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Completion Requirements: A student must demonstrate mastery of a minimum 80% of core competencies, as documented on the Vocational Skills Record to be eligible for graduation. | |
Employment Settings: Graduates of the IT Training Program acquire the skills and knowledge for employment in entry-level computer support specialist positions in business, industry, and government agencies, with Job Titles including: IT Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Computer Technician, and Desktop Support Technician. |
Email: Vocational Training (VocationalTrainingInfo@wwrc.virginia.gov)
Phone: 800-345-9972, Ext. 7383 or 540-332-7232 | TTY 800-811-7893