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Information Technology

SERVICE AREA: Information Solutions

Career Exploration Information Technology Cluster IconGrowth in the information technology sector is moving at the speed of the web – and if you want to be part of the ongoing technological revolution, check out this field! Bolstered by the increased focus on cloud computing and information security, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics projects information technology careers will grow 12 percent through 2028. This cluster has a wide range of opportunities across the spectrum of educational requirements.

Download the guide sheet below to learn more about:

  • the post-secondary education required for a sampling of career categories
  • recommended coursework to take in high school to be prepared for post-secondary education

Information Technology Guide Sheet (PDF)

Kuder Navigator, the district’s career information system, helps students explore and prepare for various options after high school. Students take assessments beginning in middle school that identifies their interests, skills and work values that are matched up to career clusters, pathways and occupations. Learn more about Kuder Navigator and how it is used in the district.

Student Login

Students login to Kuder Navigator through the Clever Portal.

Parent Login

Students can generate a Parent Access Code from their Navigator account that parents use to establish a parent account.

View instructions on how to set up a parent account.


The Future Ready Iowa website directly connects students to tools for finding education, training and jobs beyond high school. It uses Labor Market Information to identify the number of jobs, the average median income and what training is required within a geographically determined distance.

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Christa Burgess
VERTEX Coach
Hempstead High School
cburgess@dbqschools.org
563/552-5198

Rochelle Morgan
VERTEX Coach
Senior High School
rmorgan@dbqschools.org
563/552-5576

Natalie Nemmers
Counselor
Dubuque Online School
nnemmers@dbqschools.org
563/552-4910