Web Specialist Option

Ever wonder who is behind the evolution of the internet? Web specialists are constantly working on developing a new and better experience for internet users, taking the vision of web/graphic designers and making it happen with client-side/server-side scripting and web server configuration.

Businesses everywhere are seeking web specialists to help them generate the best, most connected internet experience for their customers. LATI prepares you for this task by training you in the hottest new skills-including the use of Facebook, Twitter and other Web 2.0 technologies. As a student of this 18 month program, you will spend around 80% of your time doing website projects.

To make sure you have the job experience you'll need, we also require a 240 hour internship.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a higher than average job growth in this area.

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Successful Graduates

I am currently one of only two web designer/developers who work for South Dakota's Bureau of Information and Telecommunications. I have designed some very high profile websites, including Governor Daugaard's website, South Dakota Retirement System's Website, South Dakota Public Broadcasting's website and the new governor's team transition website. The second half of my job is being a web services specialist. These duties consist of troubleshooting network issues with websites, security problems, mentoring other developers, new application/website testing, user issues and preparing sites and programs for infrastructure changes. My education at Lake Area was more than enough preparation for these duties. The hands-on approach taken throughout the curriculum enabled me to excel in my job here at state from the first day I was employed. I have, and will continue to recommend taking Computer Information Systems at Lake Area Tech to anyone interested in the computer field.
Brenda Block
Employed by South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
Pierre, SD