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Convergence Technology Technician Required Skill Set What are the Future Job Opportunities? Operating Systems Microsoft Windows, Linux, Unix (Sun Solaris) Network Infrastructure Cisco Systems, Nortel Systems Wireless Network Infrastructure Cisco Systems Voice over IP Infrastructure Cisco Systems, Nortel Systems, Samsung Systems Security Design, Implementation, and Evaluation Vendor Neutral, Cisco, Nortel, Microsoft, Linux/Unix Integration of Technologies Cisco, Nortel, Microsoft, Sun, Linux, Unix Wide Area Network Technologies ATM, Frame Relay, POTS, ISDN, xDSL, SONET Home Technologies/SOHO Technologies Audio/Video, Internet Access, File Storage & Backup Home Technology Integrator Independent or working for a company Installs and integrates communications systems and entertainment systems in the home, including DSL and Cable Modem Wireless access WITH security Home entertainment systems such as TIVO and others Home management systems RFid? Must have great communication skills Likely the new entry level IT job! Can’t be off-shored Convergence Technician working in a large company Handles support for Voice (including old telephony and Voice over IP) Data (like regular computer networking) Video and Image Wired, wireless, different Qualities of Service Must have good communication skill Existing Available Certifications that Might Apply Network Administration & Support AAS Convergence Technology Track Costs Greater than or equal to 12 Months Residency in Dallas County: Fall, 2007 Tuition $2769.00 Books/ Supplies 1500.00 Estimated Cost $4269.00 Less than 12 months Residency in Dallas County or Out of District: Fall, 2007 Tuition $5112.00 Books/ Supplies 1500.00 Estimated Cost $6612.00 Tuition is subject to change based on Board of Trustees action. Classes taken for credit can be applied toward the following: Network Administrator and Support--AAS (Convergence Technology Track) Convergence Technology Intern Certificate Convergence Technology Technician Certificate For more information about the National Science Foundation Convergence Technology Center grant activities, visit www.convergencetechnologycenter.org.

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