IT STEM Academy

IT STEM Academy is a cooperative effort between local schools, Bridgerland Technical College, and Utah State University, providing 9th through 12th grade students IT training and certifications at their school.
Upon completion of IT STEM Academy, students can receive a 600-hour Information Technology certificate, along with industry certifications throughout the program. All software, lab materials, and supplies are provided at no cost. CompTIA exam fees are extra.

After school, typically 2:30p.m. -3:45 p.m. for Box Elder School District, and 2:50p.m. - 4:05 p.m. for Cache and Logan School District during a standard schedule.

Monday – Thursday (September 11 to May 9)

In a technology classroom at one of 9 regional schools in Box Elder, Cache & Rich counties.

Year 1 – Students will learn about the field of IT through curriculum designed to prepare for the PC Pro certification. The A+ Core 1 and Core 2 are designed to also prepare for the optional CompTIA A+, an industry standard certification.

Year 2 – Students will learn about Computer Networks, Data Analytics, and entry-level Cybersecurity. Content in Year 2 is designed to prepare for the optional CompTIA Network+ and Security+ exams.
All software, lab materials, and supplies are provided at no cost: CompTIA fees are extra.

YES! Students will receive two IT Pro certifications offered through TestOut Corporation upon completion of courses. Highly motivated students can earn additional CompTIA industry certifications in A+, Network+, and Security+.

Upon completion, students will receive a 600-hour Information Technology certificate and 20 credits toward an Associate of Applied Science at USU.  IT STEM Academy may also be put on a high school transcript as a “zero-hour” for credit. See your school counselors for more information.

Freshmen though Seniors in Box Elder, Cache & Rich counties.

* Those unable to complete program in high school can enroll post-high at Bridgerland Technical College