Information Technology & Programming

Site: Mayfield High School

COLLEGE CREDITS - Tech Prep / CT²

Two-year program: grades 11-12

ITP provides students with direction and skills necessary to develop one's talents in a wide range of computing fields. With local and national economic and employment trends strongly pulling toward Information Technology, ITP graduates are prepared to effectively pursue their career in today's tech-based economy. ITP is an Ohio College Tech Prep program affiliated with the Lakeland Community College Tech Prep Consortium. ITP students are prepared to further their education on the collegiate level at a four-year, two-year or technical institution, while having the opportunity to earn advanced college credit during their enrollment in ITP. ITP graduates have the skills and fous to effectively follow their passion for technology through college and onto their professional career.

ITP students work with various development and technical programs including: C# and Java programming; website development, mobile app development and game development, as well as Certification programs for PC Technician, Networking, Security, and Linux. The ITP lab is a fully networked Windows environment, featuring Intel-based PCs with dual displays, networked printing, LCD projection, and many additional peripheral resources, as well as MAC Mini OS-X development workstations.

Instructor: Mr. Ron Suchy
[email protected]

Education: University of Toledo-Bachelors Degree/Business Education and Computer Science; Kent State University-Masters Degree/Instructional Technology.
Work Experience: Mayfield High School: Business Education/Excel TECC: Information Technology & Programming (1997 to present); Fairless High School (Navarre OH) (1994-1997); St. John Central High School (Bellaire OH) (1992-1994).
Activities: Advisor for SkillsUSA 2006-Present; 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2021 SkillsUSA State and National Championship Advisor; Assistant Varsity Football Coach--Mayfield High School; Director, Hopes Turn at Bat Charity Softball Tournament; USCG Licensed Master; Chairman, Mar-Lu Sport-Fishing Resort, Inc;
Hobbies: Outdoors activities, sports, reading, history and travel.

Additional Information

Recommendations: Algebra 1 and Geometry; English 1 & 2 credits earned; computer use, keyboarding & MS Office skills
Credits: 3 credits each year (2 Courses/yr-1.5 credits each)

PROGRAM CONTENT

ITP Career Pathway Choice Courses:

• Cyber Security/Ethical Hacker Certification

• Unity Game Design with C# and JavaScript Coding

• Cross-Platform Mobile Application Design

• Networking Pro Certification

• Server Pro/Linux Pro Certification

• Advanced Web Design

Professional Development:

• SkillsUSA Membership and Competition

• SkillsUSA Professional Leadership, Teamwork and Communication Skills

• CareerSafe OHSA 10-Hour Certification

• CareerSafe Cyber Awareness and Safety Training

• CareerSafe Employability: Interviewing Skills Training

• Engagement Activities with Area Business and Industry Partners

• Regional, State & National levels of competition through SkillsUSA and Ohio RITE - ITP Competitive Teams and Individuals have earned 76 championship awards since 2002 in SkillsUSA including SkillsUSA National Champions in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017 & 2021;

COURSES

Computer Software
Web Design
Progamming
Computer Hardware

POST SECONDARY ARTICULATION

Lakeland Community College: up to 11 credits
Cuyahoga Community College: up to 3 credits
Kent State University-up to 12 credits
CT² - up to 9 sem credit hours/all OH public colleges

CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE

Ethical Hacker Pro
Desktop Pro+
PC Pro+
Network Pro
Security Pro
Linux Pro
OSHA-10hr

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Computer Engineers
Computer Operators
Computer Systems Administrators & Analysts
Database Administrator
Computer Systems Analyst
Medical Software Programmers
Computer & Information Systems Manager
Video Game Designers
Mobile Device Software Designers
Network Administrator
IT Security Specialist
Web Designer
Ethical Hacker
PC/Network Technician
Cybersecurity
IT Systems Engineer