Networking Academy

This two-year program provides professional knowledge of microcomputers as well as networked systems and their uses in the business world. Computers and software will be used as practical productivity tools to approach everyday business problems and activities with speed, accuracy and efficiency. This program teaches the student the skills necessary to provide technical support to an ever growing number of computer and network users in business today. In the second year students learn the skills necessary to become a network administrator. Students also acquire the computer skills necessary for success in many varied college programs of study.



The main goal of SkillsUSA is to provide students who are preparing for a wide variety of careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, with professional development opportunities that supplement their academic and technical education. SkillsUSA programs and activities help its 285,000 student members develop public speaking skills, and improve their ability to conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, solve problems, and assume responsibility for community service. Students participate in state leadership conferences and competitions. Each June, students earning first place at the state level in leadership and technical skill competitions, travel to Kansas City, MO to compete at the national conference.