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The Job Outlook in Computers & IT

As technology continues to advance, the constant demand and astounding growth for skilled professionals in this field offers a variety of intriguing job opportunities. There is an increasing need for individuals who can work with data and enjoy mathematics to develop, manage, and support technologies.

Employment in cybersecurity, data analysis, networking, software development, system administration, and more are plentiful and many command a high salary. Certain areas, such as cybersecurity or artificial intelligence, give even greater rewards plus allow for remote work providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Let CCM help guide you in the right direction to earn the education and training you need for success!

Fast Facts About Computing & IT Professions

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projected employment openings annually in computing and IT occupations
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median annual wage, higher than the median annual wage for all occupations
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projected growth of computer and information research scientists by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations
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projected growth of data scientists by 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations

Associate Degrees & Certificate of Achievement for College Credit Programs

Technology is the tool to help you change the world. It’s embedded in all aspects of life from health care to fashion, from financial systems to art and entertainment, and everything in between. Creative solutions are required to solve tomorrow’s problems and a strong mathematics and computing foundation is essential for achieving results.

You may be here to learn about a single course and brush up on your skills or learn something new to be best prepared for your profession. You may wish to study a series of courses leading to a certificate of achievement or earn a college degree. Whatever you need, CCM can help you find it and be inspired to successfully move forward in your career.

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Workforce Development Training & Certifications for Non-Credit Programs

For non-credit students who are seeking to enhance their skillset or learn a new program to launch or advance their career.

Computers/IT/Coding

 

Data Analytics & Visualization

 

Microsoft Office*

 

Tech Training

 

Grants & Additional Information

Grant-Funded Skills Training is Available for NJ Non-Governmental Employees at No Tuition Cost.

Customized Business Training: Invest in Your Employees and Your Business! Many of our courses can be customized for your employees either onsite or remotely.

CCM Fast Facts

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courses are required to earn a certificate of achievement and credits are stackable towards a college degree at CCM
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not-for-college credit classes are available to accelerate your current employment or open the doors to a new job
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of faculty in the IT program have current industry experience to connect you to professional organizations for networking opportunities
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first community college in New Jersey to become designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y)
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“Creators Needed. Dreamers Desired. CCM is inspiring students to solve important, global problems by using the power of technology.”

Colleen Bamford

Chairperson, Department of Information Technologies

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Faculty

Professor Kelly Fitzpatrick

Professor Kelly Fitzpatrick, Mathematics and a Tableau Desktop Specialist who developed CCM’s Data Analytics Certificate Program, has taught at CCM since 2010. Prior to that, she worked in hedge fund management as an execution trader with Trigon Investment Advisors. Her other experience includes derivatives and equity strategy at MLC International and Credit and Global Risk Management at Lehman Brothers. She earned her M.A. in Mathematics of Finance from Columbia University and B.A. in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

“Students in the Data Analytics Certificate Program are landing data science internships at Cranium AI, Gain Theory, Fiserv, Atlantic Health and UPS. Come join us for a journey in Data Science.”
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Professor Nancy Binowski

Professor Nancy Binowski, Information Technologies, worked at AT&T where she participated in research, worked on a wide range of software development activities and was awarded a patent in telecommunications architecture. In addition to teaching Computer Science classes, Binowski created the app development class and teaches the web development course. She works with the student clubs and setting up events such as HackCCM and Hour of Code.

“Data science is an exciting field that helps to answer society’s important questions. The employment opportunities in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are immense with projected job growth much higher than average growth rates.”
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Facility

Center for Cybersecurity

CCM has been a local and national leader in Information Security education for over two decades. In January 2017 the college became designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y). CCM is the first community college in New Jersey to receive this designation.

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