Information Systems Technology

Instructor: Sharon Lambert    Teacher Assistant: John Hogate

The Instructor
Sharon Lambert graduated from Thomas College with an M.S. in Computer Technology Education, a B.S. in Business Education and minors in both history and accounting. She has 25 years of teaching experience with high school, college, and adult students. She was named “Who’s Who Among American Educators” in 1987 and 1997.

Mrs. Lambert has worked as a bookkeeper, manager, and technologist. She has co-supervised the Computers-4-All computer refurbishing project that rebuilt and distributed over 200 computers to district schools and children.

Recent graduates of this program are pursuing careers in business management, network administration, paralegal, secretarial, electrical and computer engineering, and information systems. Others have received their A+,  MCP, and MCSE

Information Systems Technology  is designed for tomorrow’s professional computer or office specialist. The mission of the IST program is to prepare you for the fast-paced environment of the global workplace—the virtual office, e-commerce, up-to-date computer software, and maintenance. Information Systems Technology offers you two areas of specialization—Computer Technology or Business Technology.

Computer Technology training focuses on:
• programming
• web page design
• hardware construction
• repair and maintenance
• email and internet software
• MS Office-2000

Business Technology training focuses on:
• accounting
• economics
• law
• office procedures
• MS Office – 2000
• email and internet
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This course utilizes state-of-the art hardware: scanners, digital cameras, and color and laser printers. Professional software packages used in the course include:

• Microsoft Office 2000
• Windows 2000
• Visual Basics
• FrontPage
• Dreamweaver
• Fireworks
• Flash
• Video Production Software

Although some training is carried out through a combination of lectures and small groups, the primary emphasis is on individual study. Because of the use of a variety of training media and methods, you have a great deal of flexibility in reaching your potential.

Opportunities abound for the skilled office or computer professional. You may choose to enter the work force upon graduation or pursue a two or four-year degree in business or computer science. You may pursue Microsoft, Novell, or A+ certification training. Career opportunities exist in banking, insurance, law, health-care, software development, web design, and PC repair.

“Since [graduating] I have obtained my A+ and also my MCP and am well on my way to my MCSE.  Also, a piece of advice that I would like to pass to any students taking the A+ related classes offered at [SRVC] right now is to use those classes and obtain their A+ certification. People are paying close to $3000 for a three month class that is nowhere in depth to the information and education I received. I hope your students will take advantage of the classes they are currently taking.”
—Brad, Class of 99

Careers That Pay

Computer Systems Analyst – $37,460 - $89,040
Network Administrator – $32,450 - $81,159
Software Developers – $43,600 - $105,420
Internet Programmers – $56,500 - $84,000           
Information Systems Manager – $44,090 - $127,460
Accountants $28,190 - $73,770
Financial Managers – $36,050 - $112,000
Purchasing Managers – $32,800 - $70,750
Legal Secretaries – $22,440 - $50,970
Medical Secretaries – $16,510 - $34,510
Administrative Assistants – $31,090 - $46,250
Court Reporters – $18,750 - $69,060
Receptionists – $16,380 - $31,060
Paralegals – $32,680 - $48,560

*Salaries are approximate and may vary depending on the level of experience and place of employment.
**Source: Occupational Outlook Quarterly, National Association of  Colleges and Employers, and Robert  Half International, Inc.

If you are interested in computers and think you might want to pursue a career in this field, this is the course for you. This course covers basic skills used in many of the occupations mentioned in this brochure.

Talk to your parents about your career goals, then call to arrange a visit.