Programming & Mobile Applications (Wilson)

Offered through Ingham ISD in partnership with Baker College

Students who complete the requirements through year 13 have the potential to earn up to 60 college credits from Baker college and an Associate Degree.

 

Program Location

Wilson Talent Center

 

Program Description

When it’s time to take the knowledge learned at the Wilson Talent Center into the real world, students will be able to
compete in today’s most exciting careers such as game designer, programmer, software engineer, application developer, robotics engineer, website developer or even start their own business. The State of Michigan has a shortage of IT professionals. Approximately 18,100 jobs in IT-related industries are available statewide. This course prepares students to be the brightest and best at these careers.

Student learning outcomes include but are not limited to:

  • Gain real business experience through work on customer projects, resume and portfolio development, interview preparation

  • Earn college credit as well as high school math and elective credit

  • Gain the skills that colleges and employers require

  • All skills, projects and software used in class are reviewed by an advisory group of local IT experts to ensure students learn the skills needed to be successful

  • Utilize skills obtained to compete with other students through Business Professionals of America, a national student leadership organization


Learn more about career options, requirements, employment outlooks, work activities, training, wage trends, and more!

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External LinkComputer Systems Analysts

External LinkVideo Game Designers

External LinkComputer Programmers

External LinkInformation Security Analysts

External LinkInformation Security Engineers