Communications & Information
"New Mexico must not aim for the lowest common denominator. We must strive to create leaders."
Steve Wedeen,
Founder,
Vaughn Wedeen Creative
Are You Interested in a Career in Computers or Marketing?
There are several career paths in the information and communications industries:
- Marketing
- Communications
- Media Technology
- Software Application Development
- Web Development
- Printing Technology
- Network Systems
Changes in technology and globalization have permanently altered the way we work and live. In today's society, all individuals must be able to generate and use electronic information and equipment on the job, for entertainment, and for media.
Communications and Information industries are a fast-growing segment of the New Mexico economy.
According to the New Mexico Department of Labor the information industry is projected to have growth approximating 40 percent with 6,680 jobs being added for the period 2002 through 2012.
The fastest growing information sub sector is the one encompassing Internet service providers, web search portals, and data processing services. Growth for this category is projected to be much faster than average, exceeding 80 percent, by 2012. The telecommunications sector is also anticipated to experience faster than average growth with jobs increasing by 3,330 or roughly 48 percent.
Professionals in this field develop the strategies, systems, and products that help us shop, get and deliver news and information, and promote our business and personal interests.