About the Program
The Information Technology (IT) program is a MA Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Career Technical Education
(CTE) Chapter 74 approved program that offers a three year course of
studies that prepares individuals with basic and technical skills for
careers in IT. Students follow a sequential, project-based curriculum
that is aligned with the Massachusetts CVTE Curriculum Frameworks. The
first year course introduces students to all aspects of the IT industry
including networking, computer support services, key applications, and
interactive media.
The Rindge School of Technical Arts is now a Cisco Academy. Students
in the 2nd and 3rd year of Information Technology focus on one of the
specific areas of IT and prepare for Cisco Certifications: IT Essentials
and Discovery. Integrated into these courses are the Massachusetts Core
Curriculum Frameworks (Science, Math, and English/Language Arts).
Program Staff