Pathway
Software and Application Development
IT Software and Application Development youth apprentices gain code writing, troubleshooting, and system security skills related to the development of software and applications.
Length of Apprenticeship: One year
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Job Competencies
Youth apprentices must complete a total of 6 competencies. Five must be from the list below. If necessary, employers can substitute up to 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment. Note that where necessary, skills can be simulated.
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Competencies
- Troubleshoot application issues
- Create a database
- Test application programming changes
- Gather application software requirements
- Write application code
- Maintain information and system security
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy-
- GameDesign
- APCS Principles
- AP CS A
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- Computer Programming (JAVA, C+)
- Website Coding
- Basic Programming for IT, HTML, WordPress
- Data Access for Programmers
- Programming Intro
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- Intro to Computer Science
- AP Computer Science A
- JavaScript/Gamification
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeship in the Software & Application Development pathway is IT: Software Developer