Career Option:
Web Development and Administration |
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Description
• Design, develop, and maintain websites.
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Develop websites using web development software like Microsoft FrontPage
or Macromedia Dreamweaver.
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Use HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) to develop or change websites.
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Develop interactive forms using computer-programming languages like Java
or Visual Basic.
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Wages
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Skills
• Good communication skills
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Understand users' needs and know how to use the Internet to meet those
needs
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Artistic
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Eye for design
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About the Job:
Web Developers and Administrators are responsible
for designing, developing, and managing web pages. They use web administration
tools to provide secure access to the pages and ensure all the services
and features are working correctly. |
Illinois Job Codes
| 15-1031.00 |
Computer Software Engineers,
Applications |
| 15-1071.00 |
Network and Computer Systems
Administrators |
| 27-1014.00 |
Multi-Media Artists and Animators |
| 27-2012.01 |
Producers |
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Sample Career Path
"I was the only female in my high school Graphic Arts class, but
it was a good experience. I learned a lot about photography, design,
and print. I went to college and majored in Business and Marketing
with a
minor in Graphic Communication. It was a good fit for me and has
allowed me to coordinate being a successful business women, mother,
and wife."-- Lisa
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Job Advantages
Web Developers and Administrators are
an integral part of the company. Advancement opportunities continue
to grow as the Internet and internal company intranets become increasingly
important to a company's success. Job Disadvantages
This is a complex, changing field as web security
becomes increasingly more challenging. Web-development
technology is constantly emerging and ongoing professional development
is essential. Transferable
Skills
Web Developers and Administrators enter the
field with a solid foundation in computer science. Individuals
must have an
eye for design and be able to follow each project closely. Programming
and
graphic design can be entry points into this area.
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Typical Work Day
" My job is flexible because it can be done outside
of the office. I can work from home when I want. Although most of my
projects have tight deadlines,
I don't rely on too many other people, so I am free to work
at my own pace and on my own terms." --
Lisa |
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Education
| • Illinois Universities |
| • Community Colleges: |
o Black Hawk College
o City Colleges of Chicago
o College of DuPage
o College of Lake County
o Elgin Community College
o Harper College
o Highland Community College
o Illinois Central College
o Illinois Eastern Community College
o Joliet Junior College
o Kishwaukee College
o Lewis & Clark Community College
o Lincoln Land Community College
o McHenry County College
o Moraine Valley Community College
o Oakton Community College
o Parkland College
o Prairie State College
o Rend Lake College
o Richland Community College
o Rock Valley College
o Shawnee Community College
o South Suburban College
o Spoon River College
o Triton College
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Computer Software Engineers, Applications
