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Learn to use multiple coding languages
Find an app, teacher, or program to learn a coding language(preferably multiple). -
Research areas of focus in web development occupations
Research the many different occupations and fields that involve web development to find the fields that interest you the most. -
Shadow a professional in the field that you are most interested in.
Shadow this professional during the summer and when you have time. -
Classes
Take advantage of technology-based classes throughout high school. -
Challenge yourself
Take many extracurricular and high-level classes to get into the college of your choice. -
Internships
Find an internship or job that relates to your field; see if there are jobs or internships related to the professional you shadowed -
Mentor
Talk to your college professors to get a better understanding of what your work will be and to get valuable connections -
Connect
Use the connections that you have developed through work, internships, and mentors to find an ideal entry job -
Work
Work your way up to your ideal job