Estudiante y Padre Spanish translation of the above article. Contact Vicky Johnson for more information. Collin County is located close to the Telecom Corridor, an area that consists of over 100 computer and telecommunication companies that produce everything from software to semiconductor chips. These companies are looking for trained individuals to produce their products, but potential employees are not being trained fast enough.
Few careers are as exciting as one in the high-tech industry.
The opportunities available in this industry are accessible to women and men alike. Child care assistance Assistance will be provided for students who qualify to cover part of their child care expenses. Job shadowing and mentoring opportunities Get your foot in the door with some of the area's major employers and work side by side with an industry professional. Each semester you can listen to and ask questions of the area's leading high-tech employers. Your areas of interest and work preferences can be assessed to assist you in career planning.