Data base manager. That took me into the COrporate Information Security group managing development of the internal online information authentication and authorization system. I am currently doing security policy development, awareness and project consulting. A good working knowledge in a technical area. Network and software security.
Web design is in demand.
Ability to work as an individual and within the team environment. CLient server knowledge is in demand. If you like the individual satisfaction of building software then stick with getting good at whatever languages are hot and you enjoy. If you would like to join a company and move up in many areas go for the 4 year degree in information systems or information science. This background can be applied almost anywhere within a company.