Computer And Network Support Technician

Moorestown, NJ

The demand for computer networking skills impacts most industries in the United States. In areas like Central New Jersey, this demand is particularly great due to the proximity of jobs in the Philadelphia metro area. This continues to drive the need for skilled computer networking technicians.

More than 17,950 network support specialists are projected to be needed in total across the New Jersey and Philadelphia areas by 2026¹. This is an excellent time to enter the field.

There is a wide variety of roles and responsibilities for people who understand technical computer issues and can communicate those details to the customer. Computer Network Technicians might not just install, maintain and repair hardware and software, they may also be called upon to train the user in its operation. A network support technician who is excellent at both the technical and soft skills is a valuable person for any company.

The Computer and Network Support Technician (CNST) training program at the Moorestown campus has been created to prepare you to enter the IT industry as a skilled network and support technician. This program will teach you the fundamentals of information technology and networking, and then enhance this skillset. From computer repair and maintenance, to knowledge of advanced networking techniques, this program prepares you to be an entry-level technician. With this training, you will be a useful contributor on the first day of work.

A valuable 90-hour internship will provide you with real-world IT systems experience. This can be a great asset for your résumé when you enter the field as a technician.

Job Outlook for New Jersey

The employment outlook for computer network support specialists by state shows that the demand in New Jersey is growing at a rate of 4% from 2016 to 2026².

Computer Network Support Program Highlights

• Systems and Support Operations
• Repair and Support of Desktop PC systems
• Cloud Computing with Remote Service
• Windows Servers and Support
• Networking with Firewalls and Routing
• Computer Operating Systems Diagnosis & Repair
• Preparation for the CompTIA Certifications in IT Fundamentals, A+, and Net+
• technology 90-hour internship to gain real-world experience

¹ Combined total positions calculated using the NJ data supplied in the second footnote, and aggregating it with the statistical information for Philadelphia, PA as supplied by at U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the years 2016-2026, through the Career One Stop website. https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode=151152&location=Philadelphia,%20PA   Data retrieved on June 29, 2020.

² State-specific figures cited above are based on projected annual job openings which refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement. This data was compiled from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the years 2016-2026, through the Career One Stop website at https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode=151152&location=New%20Jersey   Data retrieved on June 23, 2020.

* See projected annual job openings for New Jersey at the URL in reference #2.

The following career training program is currently available at Lincoln Tech in Moorestown, New Jersey: