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1City College of San Francisco
- Women in Digital Home Technology Integration
(DHTI)
www.womentechworld.org/ccsf
2What 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.
3Career 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)
4Career 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.
5Labor Market
Approx. StartingSalary New graduates can expect an hourly wage as a premise technician or installer of up to 18/hour.
Average Wageat 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.
6Industries Employing Graduates of this Program
- Telecommunications
- Consumer electronics
- Computer sales
- Digital home integration
- consulting firms
7Career 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.
8Career 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.
9Course 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
10Class 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.
11Academic 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.
12Role Models
- If They Can Do It So Can You!
13Abigail 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.
14Abigail 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
15Abigail 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.
16Shirley 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.
17Shirley Ho contd
- Was always interested in computers
- It wasnt until a professor inspired her that
she found her interest in networking -
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
18Valerie Stewart
- Information Technician IIWhat 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.
19Valerie Stewart contd
- Realized during high school that she wanted to
work withcomputers - 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
20Valerie 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.
21Women 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.
22Women 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.
23CCSF 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
24WomenTechWorld.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.
25WomenTechWorld.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
26WomenTechWorld.orgE-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
27WomenTechWorld.orgE-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
28CalWomenTech 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.
29CalWomenTech 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
30CalWomenTech 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