Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
Information Support and Services
Our Information Support and Services program prepares students for careers in Information Technology (IT). Through coursework and real-world experiences, students graduate with the necessary skills to implement computer systems and software, provide technical assistance, and manage information systems.
This program offers opportunities that can lead to being recognized as a certified technical professional.
Skills Taught
Students learn in-demand skills that will benefit them no matter their career path:
- Certification Training
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Keyboarding
- Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills
- Workplace Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
Career-Based Learning Opportunities
Students benefit from such partnerships and activities as:
- Internship with Cincinnati Bell
- University of Cincinnati Summer IT Enrichment Programs
- Innovation Team – Web Design/Coding/Gaming
- Video/Editing Club – Cincinnati Museum Center
- DITLE – University of Cincinnati
- Ambassadors Club
- Robotics Team
- Anime Club
- IT Student Help Desk
Credentials and College Credit Opportunities
Opportunities to gain credentials include:
- CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals
- Microsoft Office Specialist Credentials
Post-Secondary Majors
This pathway prepares students for such post-secondary majors as:
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Information Services
Career Opportunities
This program provides the knowledge to pursue such careers as:
- Application Support Specialist
- Computer Support Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
- Product Support Engineer
- IT Security Specialist
- Network Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Help Desk Manager
- PC Support Technician
- Technical Support Specialist
- Software/Applications Support