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City College of San Francisco

• Women in Digital Home Technology Integration
  (DHTI)

www.womentechworld.org/ccsf
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What is DHTI?

• This work involves installing computer networks,
  home entertainment systems, alarm systems,
  heating and air conditioning systems, and other
  computer-monitored and managed home systems at
  customers homes.

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Career Path

• Graduates to this program have the skills to work
  as entry level premise technicians or installers
  for companies like
• Comcast
• ATT
• Best Buy (the Geek Squad)

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Career Path Advancement

• Once graduates have proven their skills and
  dedication at a company, many opportunities for
  advancement exist.
• Workers may also become consultants within their
  own businesses or work with smaller firms who
  provide these services.
• Some graduates also go on to get a four-year
  degree, which may lead to management.

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Labor Market
Approx. Starting Salary New graduates can expect an hourly wage as a premise technician or installer of up to 18/hour.
Average Wage at Placement 17 - 34 per hour
Average Salary 35,000 - 40,000
Placement Rate This program is new, and will not have graduates until 2008. However, several current students have been placed at ATT and Comcast while they are in school.
Labor Market The demand is strong for trained individuals with excellent work habits and positive attitudes who can help consumers with complex installations of home entertainment systems, alarm systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and other computer-monitored and manager home systems.
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Industries Employing Graduates of this Program

• Telecommunications
• Consumer electronics
• Computer sales
• Digital home integration
• consulting firms

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Career FAQs

• Are employers hiring for jobs in this area?
• Yes, definitely! Companies such as ATT, Comcast,
  and the Geek Squad always have a need for entry
  level premise technicians, installers, and
  computer support personnel. As the home
  environment contains more and more consumer
  electronics, systems become more complex and
  require expert intervention to set up and
  maintain them.

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Career FAQs contd

• Can I pursue a career in this field without a
  background in technology?
• Yes, but you should be comfortable using a
  computer and typical desktop software. If you
  need help getting up to speed, you can enroll in
  CNIT 100, Introduction to Computers Using PCs.
• Will employers hire women into male-dominated
  technology areas?
• Yes, in fact we have been contacted by some of
  the major employers specifically asking for help
  in attracting women into this field.

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Course Information

• Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree Digital
  Home Technology Integration
• 2 years to complete, including general
  education requirements
• Certificate Digital Home Technology
  Integration Around one year part time to
  complete

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Class Hours

• Classes are mainly offered in the evening, on
  occasional weekends, and online.
• One-third of the classes are offered online.
  Schedules vary by semester.

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Academic FAQ

• How long will it take to complete this technology
  program?

• The Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in
  Computer Networking and Information Technology
  (CNIT) (with an option in Digital Home Technology
  Integration) takes two years to complete,
  including general education requirements and 21
  units of CNIT courses and the Home Technology
  Integration option courses for a total of 60
  units.
• The certificate program usually takes one year.
  Many students work full-time while in school,
  since most classes are held in the evening. The
  program requires four lecture/lab courses
  including the new Digital Home Technology
  Integration course (CNIT 150) plus one lab course
  for a total of 13 units.

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Role Models

• If They Can Do It So Can You!

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Abigail Bornstein

• Instructor, Computer Networking
• Digital Home Technology Integration is a huge,
  new, growing field, and I think women should go
  for it. The home is becoming more and more
  digital, whether its our stereo system, or a big
  screen TV, or laptops and networks and handheld
  devices, theres a lot of growth in this area,
  and its not going to go away. So if you want a
  job thats definitely going to be looking for
  employees, this would be a great area to go
  into.

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Abigail Bornstein contd

• She took night classes to better prepare
  herself for her job at a hard drive company
• Her hands on experience at CCSF helped
  reinforce the learning from books and lectures

Salary 50K - 80K Education
Years in Field 6 years in high tech doing market research, 4 years as instructor in computer networking. Computer courses, City College of San Francisco MBA, Cal State University Hayward
City/State San Francisco, CA  
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Abigail Bornstein contd

• On working with men
• A lot of my female students lack confidence in
  what theyre doing, but they actually know just
  as much, if not more, than my male students.
  Dont underestimate what you can do, and dont
  underestimate your knowledge, Abigail advises
  her women students. Youre probably doing much
  better than you think you are. So dont think
  that youre lacking something and that everyone
  else knows more.

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Shirley Ho

• Information Systems Administrator I
• I believe a lot of women can work in Computer
  Networking. Do whatever you need to do to grab
  that opportunity. That opportunity is not going
  to go after you.

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Shirley Ho contd

• Was always interested in computers
• It wasnt until a professor inspired her that
  she found her interest in networking
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Salary 48K - 65K Education
Years in Field 6 years Laney College and the College of Alameda, 2.5 years B.A. in Business Administration, San Francisco State University, with a concentration in Computer Information Systems
City/State Oakland, CA  
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Valerie Stewart

• Information Technician II What I would say is
  this especially if you are married and have
  kids, dont stop, be persistent, continue even if
  its just one class each semester or each year.
  It all adds up. Be persistent and stick with it.

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Valerie Stewart contd

• Realized during high school that she wanted to
  work with computers
• She chose CCSF because the classes were more
  convenient and they had a great selection of
  classes to choose from

Salary 50K - 65K Education
Years in Field 28 years Multiple courses, CCSF and Merritt College (programming, hardware, data communication, networking, etc.) MCSE, A and CCNA certifications
City/State Pittsburg, CA  
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Valerie Stewart contd

• On the lack of gender barriers at CCSF
• They the instructors treat me like they really
  want me to be a part of their class. Their
  actions say that if there is anything they can do
  to help me become a successful student in their
  class they will do it.

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Women in Information Technology Organizations

• Association for Women in Computing -
  http//www.awc-hq.org
• National membership organization with local
  chapters that offers online newsletters, local
  networking opportunities, and mentor/mentee
  programs.
• Grace Hopper Conference - http//gracehopper.org/2
  007
• Annual national conference in which more than
  1,000 women in computing in academia, industry,
  and government come together for research and
  discussion
• Women in Cable Telecommunications - San
  Francisco Bay Area Chapter - http//www.wictnorcal
  .org
• Bay Area chapter of WICT National membership
  organization. Offers networking opportunities,
  local and national events and programs, and an
  annual mentoring event.

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Women in Information Technology Organizations

• Women in Technology International -
  http//www.witi.com/
• International membership organization with
  networking, WITI Marketplace, Career
  services/search, national conferences and
  regional events, publications and resources,
  small business programs, research, and bulletin
  boards
• Women in Telecommunications - http//www.womeninte
  lecom.org/
• Non-profit organization of mainly women from the
  San Francisco Bay Area who meet regularly for
  informal meetings to educate themselves on
  industry trends and to network with colleagues.
  Includes multiple yearly panel discussions and
  mentorships.

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CCSF CalWomenTech Website Features
Visit us at www.WomenTechWorld.org/CCSF

• Find an e-mentor
• Read real womens success stories
• Check out news articles about women in the field
• Find out information about the DHTI program
• See our list of women in technology career
  associations
• Take advantage of industry articles and listservs
• Join WomenTech Talk

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WomenTechWorld.org

• The on-line home for women technicians to connect
  with each other. Whether you are a Network
  Engineer, a Mechanic or a Sound Tech or a female
  student in a tech major, you'll want to visit
  WomenTechWorld.Org where you're not alone
  anymore.

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WomenTechWorld.org WomenTechTalk

• This listserv has more than 500 women technicians
  and students participating in an email discussion
  group. It serves as a source of support and
  inspiration where women help each other with
  questions and topics such as
• How do I effectively handle negative comments
  by classmates or coworkers so I can focus on my
  class or job?
• Finding a Job in Your Male-Dominated Field
• Getting Promoted in Your Male-Dominated Field
  

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WomenTechWorld.org E-Mentoring

• E-Mentors exists to connect female students in
  technology/trades with women successfully
  working in male-dominated fields
• Women new to traditionally male jobs can find
  guidance and support from women who have been
  there

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WomenTechWorld.org E-Jobs

• Connect with employers who are actively seeking
  female job applicants in typically male-dominated
  professions. E-Jobs offers you

• Free, current listings in telecommunications
  with Comcast
• Auto Notify, which gives you email notices when
  new jobs meeting your criteria have been posted
• My Checklist feature to save your favorite job
  opportunities for easy reference

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CalWomenTech Project

• 8 California community colleges receive expert
  support and technical assistance from the
  Institute for Women in Trades, Technology
  Science to help recruit and retain women into
  technology programs where they are
  under-represented.

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CalWomenTech Project contd

• City College of San Francisco
• DHTI Program
• San Diego Mesa College
• GIS program
• Cañada College
• Video Game Design program
• El Camino College
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program

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CalWomenTech Project contd

• Evergreen Valley College
• Hybrid-Alternative Fuel Program
• Irvine Valley College
• Electronics Technology Program
• Las Positas College
• Automotive and Welding Programs
• San Jose City College
• Facilities Maintenance Technology Program