COMPUTER

PROGRAMMER
By: Brenen Thayaparan
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Programmers write, test, develop, and maintain
computer software programs.
A typical programming project, involves many stages.
EXPECTED HOUR/ DAY
Programmers usually work long hours
The ones that work full time for large companies
EARNING POTENTIAL
($$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$)
MAD BILLS
Most Programmers in Canada earn $40,000 to
$100,000/year.
Average annual income is likely somewhere between
$55,000 and $75,000 a year.
Some programmers, can earn more than $200,000 a
year.

REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS TO ENTER
EDUCATION
Recommended
English
Probability and Statistics
Algebra & Geometry
Calculus
Science
Social Studies
Business & Management
Computers
Information Technology
Electronics & Communications Technology
TYPE OF EDUCATION/ TRAINING
REQUIRED
Universities, and Colleges offer a wide variety of degree
and diploma programs designed to prepare people for
computer programming related careers such as:
Computer science,
computer engineering
programming
In Humber College, they offer a diploma program for Computer
programming
Its two years long
Tuition approximately costs $3,545
The academic requirements are:
Gr.12 collage or higher level English (ENG4C OR ENG4U)
Gr.12 college or higher Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MHF4U MCV4U
or MDM4U)
Two additional grade 11 or 12 collage or higher level courses
And High School Diploma.

QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED UPON
COMPLETION OF YOUR
EDUCATION/ TRAINING
A Diploma for computer programming is granted
Work placement/ Co-op is also granted
POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS IN
THE PEEL AREA
Peel High Schools such as:
Louise Arbour
North Park
Turner Fenton
FUN FACTS
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