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Information technology involves the use of computer hardware (computer equipment and related devices) and software (the various programs used to operate computers and related devices). Information technology professionals use, share and store information that supports everyday business functions.

Entry-level information technology workers typically help people to use computer equipment and software and install and repair computer equipment. Information technology workers are employed in important areas of business like banking, finance, health care, retail and manufacturing.

Did you know?

• A starting technical support analyst earns an average of nearly $40,000 a year, a computer programmer earns an average of $45,000 a year and a Web designer earns an average of $53,000 a year WITH benefits such as health insurance.
  
  
• Studies show that workers with computer skills are more likely to have a better career path in terms of pay, job security and long-term learning.
  
  
• Ninety-two percent of information technology jobs are in industries such as banking, education, health care, transportation, retail, entertainment, hospitality and fashion.
  
  
• Information technology employees like their jobs and report high levels of job satisfaction. Computerworld's 2002 Job Satisfaction Survey indicates that 89 percent of information technology workers are satisfied with their career choice.

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