Student Staff in IT: From “just a job” to a career

How can IT go from “just a job” to a career path for students? Many IT professionals have experienced this transition - this paper explores a range of contributing experiences and circumstances to identify common themes and significant indicators in that transition. Through a case study and student technician surveys and interviews, we will examine the roles that student training, projects, increasing levels of responsibility, and other interactions play in transforming students’ awareness of IT as a career choice rather than simply a work-study position.