Chesterfield Career & Technical Center provides career preparation courses for Chesterfield County Public Schools students in grades 11 and 12. Formerly called vocational education, our career and technical education programs help students develop a foundation for college and do no career success across a wide variety of subject areas.
This one-year, honors-level course will be available in 2020-21 only. It is exclusively open to seniors. The course is designed for strong students interested in pursuing a career in the IT / Cyber Security industry. This IT course focuses on hardware, operating systems, networking fundamentals, web development, and cyber security. Students will learn essential IT, cyber security, web, and career skills as they complete individual and group projects including: hands-on labs, presentations, interviews, and job shadowing. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, compete in international cyber-security competitions, and network with industry professionals.
Courthouse Campus
Occupation Opportunities
Information Security Analyst
IT Support Specialist
Certification Opportunities
CompTIA A+
MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate):
Security Certification
IC3 (Internet and Computing Core)
Credits for this program include:
Cybersecurity Systems Technology (1 Credit)
Adv. Cybersecurity Systems Technology (2 Credits)
Preferred Aptitudes
Ability to remain focused while working
at a computer for long periods of time
Dual Enrollment credit may be
available for qualifying students