Featured Career Pathway
Technology & Cybersecurity
Explore careers in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, systems administration, software development, cloud systems, and information governance.
Technology and cybersecurity careers continue to grow across Alaska and nationwide.
Technology careers support Alaska communities, business operations, public services, healthcare systems, infrastructure, and federal operations across a rapidly growing workforce sector.
Technology pathways may support careers in Alaska and remote opportunities outside the state.
Why This Pathway Matters
Technology careers can begin through certificates, workforce training, associate degrees, bachelor’s programs, military experience, certifications, and hands-on technical work.
Technology skills increasingly support Alaska healthcare, energy, communications, transportation, and public services.
For CIRI shareholders and descendants, this pathway connects education and training to careers supporting cybersecurity, cloud systems, technical infrastructure, healthcare systems, engineering operations, and Alaska workforce development.
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Review real technology career examples featured in Fund Your Future.
Explore Training
Learn about certifications, college pathways, and technical workforce training.
Explore Funding
Review TCF scholarship support for eligible applicants.
Technology Workforce Snapshot
Technology careers support cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud systems, healthcare operations, communications, engineering, and federal services across Alaska and beyond.
Some technology careers may offer remote or hybrid work opportunities depending on the role.
🔐 Cybersecurity
Protect systems, networks, infrastructure, and information from cyber threats and security risks.
Examples: Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, SOC Analyst
☁️ IT Infrastructure
Support servers, networks, cloud systems, enterprise technology, and organizational infrastructure.
Examples: Systems Administrator, Cloud Technician, Network Administrator
💻 Software Development
Build software, applications, databases, and digital systems supporting operations and services.
Examples: Software Developer, Programmer, Database Administrator
Featured in Fund Your Future
Career Spotlight: TCF Alumni in Technology
Patrick Johnson
TCF Alum • OSC Technical Solutions Systems Administrator
Education
Information Technology and technical workforce training
Entry Point
IT support and technical systems experience
Patrick supports enterprise technology systems and infrastructure operations through systems administration, technical troubleshooting, and IT support work.
CIRI Ecosystem Connection
OSC Global
OSC Global provides technology, cybersecurity, information governance, engineering, and operational support services across federal, commercial, and healthcare environments.
Technology careers connected to OSC include cybersecurity, systems administration, cloud systems, software development, technical operations, and information governance & records management.
Cybersecurity & IT
Support cybersecurity, enterprise systems, cloud services, and infrastructure operations.
Software Development
Build and maintain software systems, applications, and operational technology solutions.
Information Governance
Support information management, compliance, records systems, and digital operations.
Training and Technology Pathways
Technology careers can begin through certifications, technical programs, college pathways, military experience, apprenticeships, and workforce training.
Many technology careers can begin through certifications, workforce training, military experience, associate degrees, or hands-on technical support roles.
IT Certificates
Entry-level pathways supporting technical support, networking, cybersecurity, and systems operations.
Associate Degrees
Build technical foundations in information technology, networking, and infrastructure systems.
Bachelor’s Programs
Prepare for advanced technical, cybersecurity, software development, and leadership roles.
Workforce Certifications
Build technical skills through industry-recognized certifications and workforce development training.
Explore Cybersecurity Resources
Explore certifications, workforce pathways, cybersecurity career outlooks, and technical training resources.
CyberSeek
Explore cybersecurity career pathways, workforce demand, salaries, and certification maps.
Explore CyberSeek →CompTIA Career Pathways
Review certification pathways and technology career development resources.
Explore CompTIA →NICE Framework
Learn about cybersecurity workforce roles, skills, and specialty areas.
Explore NICE →Find Technology Training Near You
Technology pathways may include certificates, workforce training, associate degrees, bachelor’s programs, and industry certifications. Use these tools to compare programs before enrolling.
These tools can help compare Alaska and out-of-state programs.
Find Training Programs
Compare training programs by location, cost, completion rates, and graduate earnings.
Search Training Programs →Compare Colleges
Compare colleges by field of study, cost, location, graduation rates, and earnings after school.
Visit College Scorecard →Explore Career Outlooks
Review career descriptions, education requirements, pay ranges, and job outlooks.
Explore Career Outlooks →Explore Related Pathways
Skilled Trades & Construction
Explore pathways connected to infrastructure, operations, and hands-on technical work.
Healthcare
Explore healthcare pathways connected to Alaska communities, Tribal health systems, and workforce development.
More Pathways
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External resources are provided to help users explore options. TCF does not manage the programs listed on external websites.
Technology pathway content includes information provided by OSC Technology Solutions, a CIRI subsidiary specializing in cybersecurity, software development, IT infrastructure, and information governance.
Explore Funding Opportunities
TCF provides scholarships for eligible applicants pursuing technology education and career training.
Looking for funding support? Explore TCF scholarships and education resources to help support your next step.
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