Transcript CCSF Recruitment

City College of San Francisco
Women in Digital Home Technology
Integration (DHTI)
www.womentechworld.org/ccsf
What is DHTI?
This work involves installing
computer networks, home
entertainment systems,
alarm systems, heating and
air conditioning systems,
and other computermonitored and managed
home systems at
customers’ homes.
Career Path
Graduates to this program have the
skills to work as entry level premise
technicians or installers for
companies like:
 Comcast
 AT&T
 Best Buy (the Geek Squad)
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.
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 AT&T
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 computermonitored and manager home systems.
Industries Employing
Graduates of this Program
 Telecommunications
 Consumer electronics
 Computer sales
 Digital home integration
consulting firms
Career FAQs
Are employers hiring for jobs in this area?
Yes, definitely! Companies such as AT&T,
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.
Career FAQs cont’d
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.
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
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.
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.
Role Models
If They Can Do It So Can You!
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 it’s our stereo system, or
a big screen TV, or laptops and
networks and handheld devices,
there’s a lot of growth in this
area, and it’s not going to go
away. So if you want a job that’s
definitely going to be looking for
employees, this would be a great
area to go into.”
Abigail Bornstein cont’d
 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
Abigail Bornstein cont’d
On working with men:
“A lot of my female students lack confidence in what they’re
doing, but they actually know just as much, if not more,
than my male students. Don’t underestimate what you can
do, and don’t underestimate your knowledge,” Abigail
advises her women students. “You’re probably doing much
better than you think you are. So don’t think that you’re
lacking something and that everyone else knows more.”
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.”
Shirley Ho cont’d
 Was always interested in computers
 It wasn’t 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
Valerie Stewart
Information
Technician II
“What I would say is this:
especially if you are
married and have kids,
don’t stop, be persistent,
continue even if it’s just
one class each semester
or each year. It all adds
up. Be persistent and
stick with it.”
Valerie Stewart cont’d
 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
Valerie Stewart cont’d
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.”
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/2007
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.
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.womenintelecom.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.
CCSF CalWomenTech
Website Features
Visit us at: www.WomenTechWorld.org/CCSF
 Find an e-mentor
 Read real women’s 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
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.
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
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
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
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.
CalWomenTech
Project cont’d
 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
CalWomenTech
Project cont’d
 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