NEW YORK, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing
the more than 72,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions available in
California, Fullstack Academy
announced today that it has launched a live, online cybersecurity
training program with California Polytechnic State University (Cal
Poly), San Luis Obispo.
Targeting early career and experienced professionals, the Cal
Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp develops beginners into
cybersecurity professionals, teaching skills that qualify its
students for high-paying, in-demand tech jobs in California and beyond.
Scheduled to begin July 20, the
part-time, 26-week bootcamp is available to candidates throughout
California, which currently
outpaces all states in cybersecurity job demand. According to
CyberSeek, California's demand
easily surpasses second-ranked Virginia and third-place Texas, with 49,000 and 43,000 openings,
respectively.
"Given the dramatic recent change in the economy, both
nationally and in California and
the West, it's imperative that new, online options become available
when the need is greatest for job-seekers and businesses," said
Nimit Maru, Fullstack Academy
co-founder and co-CEO. "Cal Poly has been a great partner for us,
and we believe this program will follow the success of our
inaugural coding bootcamp with the university offering innovative
solutions at such a critical time."
Launched in early 2019, Fullstack Academy and Cal Poly's initial
coding bootcamp has helped students secure jobs at
companies such as LinkedIn, GoDaddy, Shopify, Pinterest and
Nordstrom. The new cyber bootcamp will teach students how to
monitor and secure systems, networks and applications, as well as
how to deploy offensive and defensive tactics needed to
appropriately respond to cyber breaches.
Bootcamp graduates will qualify for cybersecurity jobs, which in
California command an average
entry-level salary of $67,000,
compared with $35,000 for other
industries, according to PayScale and ZipRecruiter.
"We are constantly looking to expand our curricula to prepare
students for careers that are both compelling and rewarding," said
Brian Tietje, vice provost of
International, Graduate and Extended Education at Cal Poly.
"Cybersecurity is a profession that has been in our sights. With
Fullstack Academy, we have a highly respected partner that can
bring the structure and content to individuals looking for a career
path that offers abundant job opportunities and faster placement
rates."
The cybersecurity bootcamp will run from July 2020 to February
2021. Students must apply by July 6,
2020. Scholarships are offered to Cal Poly alumni, current
students and employees, as well as active military personnel and
veterans.
About Fullstack Academy
Before Fullstack Academy came
to life in 2012, co-founders and co-CEOs David Yang and Nimit
Maru worked as software engineers and engineering leaders at
startups and large and mid-size companies. Over time, they realized
that providing a high-quality, immersive coding education at an
accelerated pace was not only impactful but also scalable.
Fullstack Academy was founded with the idea that coding and
software development have the power to positively influence
communities and economies. Since then, Fullstack has expanded to
Chicago and established the Grace
Hopper Program, the first coding bootcamp in NYC to offer deferred
tuition and an inclusive and supportive community for
women+-identifying applicants. A fast-growing company, Fullstack
has developed partnerships with leading universities around the
country and has added cybersecurity to its list of specialty
bootcamp offerings. Graduates have gone on to work at Google,
Facebook, Amazon, various Fortune 100 firms, and countless
startups. More details can be found at fullstackacademy.com or
at gracehopper.com. Fullstack Academy was acquired by Zovio in
2019.
About Zovio
Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) is an education
technology services company that partners with higher- education
institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized
solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their
aspirations. The Zovio network, which includes Fullstack
Academy, TutorMe, and Learn@Forbes, leverages its core strengths
and applies its technology and capabilities to priority market
needs. Using advanced data and analytics, Zovio identifies the
most meaningful ways to enhance the learner experience and deliver
strong outcomes for higher education institutions, employers, and
learners. Zovio's purpose is to help everyone be in a class of
their own. For more information, visit zovio.com.
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