Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Computer Networking Academy

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What we do: Prepare high school students for careers in information technology.

We are a CT2 approved program. Students will earn college credits for completed classwork that's transferrable to Ohio public colleges.

Environment: Small class size, modern equipment, more resources to help students learn than one could ever use:

• Audio and Video courses
• Online course material
• Written reference material
• Hands-on labs and simulations
• Real-world equipment

What type of student should you be to work in information technology?

• Someone who really likes technology, not just to play video games.
• Desires to know how computers work and how data is transmitted across a network
• Not afraid of reading, studying, and taking notes.
• Will take the time to memorize needed information for career.
• Likes to fix things
• Really wants to be successful and willing to sacrifice time for their future

IT careers are in high demand, excellent pay, and benefits:

• Computer systems support - help desk
• Computer systems administration
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud engineer
• Network technician
• Network administration
• Many, many more

Video: 5 Reasons to Become a Network Engineer (4:58)

CVCC Computer Network Academy:

• Very structured course:
  • College level course work taught at high school speed
• Online curriculum
• Networking simulation software (Packet Tracer)
• Student workstations
• Router and switch lab
• Industry experienced instructor

Curriculum: (Cisco Network Academy began in 1997)

• Cisco Netacademy www.netacad.com (please explore)
  • Instructor led and student self-enroll courses.
  • Go to: Courses, Networking:
    • Junior year:
      • CCNA1: Introduction to Networks
    • Senior year:
      • CCNA2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
      • CCNA3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
  • Go to: Courses, OS & IT Courses:
    • Junior year:
      • IT Essentials: Computer Hardware
    • Senior year:
      • IT Essentials: Computer Software

• Students who enroll for fall classes will get academy usernames and passwords to self-study during the summer if they choose. This information will be provided during upcoming orientation day visit on April 20, 2023.

IT Certifications:

• The Cisco Networking courses: CCNA1, CCNA2, and CCNA3 prepare students for the CCNA certification.
• The IT Essentials courses: Computer Hardware and software prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification.
• Other certifications:
  • IC3 (learn more on YouTube) (senior year)
  • CompTIA Network+

CVCC classroom website: www.cvccnetacad.com (please explore)

• Contains all of my lesson plans for both junior and senior classes
  • Absent students can find daily class assignments
  • Students can see what we've done/doing/and we plan to do next
  • IT students are logical thinkers who like structure
  • Web links to lab assignments throughout the two years through the academy

Video: Are You Smart Enough to Be a Network Engineer? (21:15)

If you have any questions, please email them to: tmoore@cvccworks.edu

Teacher Background:

• Worked in IT for 25 years
  • Transportation, business, and healthcare industries
  • Computer programmer, networking, database administration
• Degrees in IT, business, and education
• 22 years teaching experience, including:
  • 17 years teaching Cisco networking (5 Years at Normandy High School and 12 Years CVCC)
  • 6 years adjunct professor teaching Cisco networking at Cuyahoga Community College, Western Campus