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Programming and Software Development

In the Programming and Software Development pathway, you would design and test new software programs. You would be developing tomorrow's products for businesses and individuals. You could be employed by large software companies or small businesses that design programs for special groups such as medical offices. To work in this area, you have to know about operating systems and programming languages.
Now, select one of the following occupations. 
  • Applications Developers
    Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
  • Applications Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
  • Computer Engineers
    Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
  • Computer Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
  • Programmers
    Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
  • Programmers, Computer
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
  • Software Designers
    Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
  • Software Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
  • Systems Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.

Company Profiles

TechAmerica

TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry, which is the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy.

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Illinois Technology Foundation

If you are a student who excels in technology or a related field, you may be eligible for 50 for the Future, a prestigious, annual award!

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