The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) at Apex High School provides students with skills relevant to information technology careers through its curriculum. AOIT students have internship opportunities with many local and national organizations, gaining real-world work experience. These internships allow students to apply their technical and soft skills while helping companies complete projects and gain new perspectives.

1. “The caliber of motivation and talent I A partial list of organizations who have
have seen with our AOIT students is
hired AOIT interns:
remarkable.”
‐– EMC2 Corporation 5 Star Awards NC State University
Ace Hardware of Apex PC MedEvac
"John brought a high level of
programming expertise to the Apex Chamber of Pharmaceutical Product
Commerce Development, Inc.
team. Several team members
approached John to help solve coding Dr. Atkins, DDS Polygraphics
problems.”
– SAS, Inc. Camelot Design Promotional Partners
EMC2 Corporation SAS, Inc.
“Our intern’s focus was outstanding; he
Fidelity Investments Signalscape
already had a professional
attitude. He’s a valued member of Implus Footcare, LLC Tyco Electronics
Camelot now. If a permanent position
were available here, it would be an easy Lord Corporation Wake Tech
decision to offer it to him.”
– Camelot Design, Cary
“Our AOIT interns are better prepared American Airlines
and more productive than college Cisco
interns we’ve had in the past.” IBM
– Kevin B. Atkins, DDS, Apex Kelly IT
Lenovo
NetApp
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and more
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Julie Oster
Academy Director
919.363.1352
joster@wcpss.net
www.apexhigh.com/aoit @ Apex High School

2. Internships provide an invaluable addition to
the students’ education. Not only do they
give students an introduction to the world of
Apex High School AOIT’s rising seniors have work, but they also enable students to apply
The Academy of Information Technology
learned the fundamentals of the information the specific skills and information learned in
consists of a 9th‐12th grade curricula aligned
technology industry as well as soft skills through the Academy. Internships may be
with relevant academic, employment, and
their course work. Students are motivated, completed in any industry using technology.
workplace standards. This curriculum
provides opportunities for partnering with eager, and ready to learn on‐site. The Academy exposure includes, but is not
businesses and universities.  Students are trained in workplace readiness limited to:
 Your company may view résumés and  Soft Skills—Presentations, Teamwork,
interview candidates prior to selection Interpersonal Communication
The National
 MS Office
Academy Sean at Lord Corporation
Foundation is  Desktop Publishing
a non‐profit
organization  Multimedia
established in Meghan with PPD supervisors
 Website Design
1989. NAF
designs the Academy model and supports  Hardware and Operating Systems
academic programs that focus on specific
professional fields by developing industry‐  Programming in VB.NET, C++, and SAS
validated curricula.  Students are prepared for part‐time or
full‐time (summer) employment
 Internships are paid positions— hourly
 Increase name recognition for your wages, stipends, or scholarships
company’s community involvement
 Students may be assigned to one
 A cost effective means of completing a department, rotated through several areas,
special project or work on a per project basis
 A fresh perspective on problems with  Interns have a school based advisor plus an
current industry knowledge on‐site company supervisor
 An opportunity to provide students with  Students must complete at least 180 hours
"real‐world" experience to complement and will earn an academic credit at the Cameron at Implus Footcare
their academic preparation school
 Liability insurance is provided by WCPSS