Data Processing Technicians

If you are interested in data processing, you should ask your teachers and school counselors about specific courses offered by your school that might acquaint you with the work. Any form of computer experience is helpful, even computer games. Science or business courses and hobbies can lead to activities involving the use of computers to solve problems in science or business activities.

Joining a business or science club can present opportunities for you to become acquainted with and participate in activities that may lead to a technician career.

Learn how to code. Visit Codeacademy (https://www.codecademy.com), edX (https://www.edx.org), Coursera (https://www.coursera.org), and Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org), where you can learn how to code for free.

In addition to the traditional courses, you should read and study professional journals and publications on computer technology. If possible, a career day visit to one or more businesses that employ data processing technicians or junior programmers would be helpful. Many professional associations offer information on information technology education and careers. One excellent resource is https://www.computer.org/communities/student-activities/career, which is provided by the IEEE Computer Society.