NEW YORK, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing the
growing demand for cybersecurity jobs in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Fullstack
Academy announced today it will offer a cyber training program with
Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education (Caltech
CTME).
Targeting early career and experienced professionals, the
Caltech CTME Cybersecurity Bootcamp by Fullstack Academy develops
beginners into cybersecurity professionals in as little as 12
weeks, teaching skills that qualify its participants for
high-paying, in-demand tech jobs in California and beyond.
According to CyberSeek.org, the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area has over 24,000
cybersecurity positions available, ranking the region third in the
U.S. after Washington, D.C. and
New York City. The need reflects
the scale of critical infrastructure and vital sectors in the
region, such as aerospace, biotech, communications, education,
healthcare, refining and trade.
Demand is also evident statewide, as California leads the U.S. with 72,000 unfilled
cybersecurity jobs, which is nearly 50% more than second-ranked
Virginia, with 49,000
openings.
"Following the successful launch and continued implementation of
our programs with the University of San
Diego and Cal Poly, San Luis
Obispo, we continue to expand our footprint in California as the demand for cybersecurity
professionals in the state grows rapidly," said Nimit Maru, Fullstack Academy co-founder and
co-CEO. "Bringing our program to the Los
Angeles metro area with an esteemed partner in Caltech is
especially significant, as learners will have access to some of the
world's brightest educators when developing skills for a new career
in a growing industry."
Program graduates will qualify for California cybersecurity jobs, which command
an average entry-level salary of $67,000, compared with $35,000 for other industries, according to
PayScale and ZipRecruiter. Over the years, Fullstack alumni have
regularly secured jobs with top-tier companies such as Google,
Amazon, Facebook and LinkedIn, among others.
"This collaboration provides an opportunity to close the skills
gap in the cybersecurity industry while helping individuals quickly
transition to a growing profession," said Dr. Rick Hefner, program director for Caltech's
Center for Technology and Management Education (CTME). "We are
excited to couple Fullstack Academy's impressive capabilities in
cybersecurity training with our industry-focused professional
education programs in systems engineering and analytics. Our
commercial and government clients, as well as our cyber ecosystem
collaborators, are excited as this complements
Caltech's existing executive workshops and certificate
programs in cybersecurity, secure product development and supply
chain leadership."
The program, which does not require Caltech enrollment, will
start accepting applications this summer. Individuals can complete
an interest form to be notified when applications open.
The new Certificate in Cybersecurity is conferred by Caltech's
Center for Technology and Management Education (Caltech CTME), the
professional education arm of the Institute, which customizes
learning programs to meet the challenges of technology-driven
organizations.
Caltech CTME is embedded in Caltech's Engineering and Applied
Science Division, which includes seven departments: the Graduate
Aerospace Laboratory (GALCIT), Applied Physics and Materials
Science, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Electrical
Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Mechanical and
Civil Engineering, and the Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of
Medical Engineering.
About Caltech
The California
Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned
science and engineering Institute that marshals some of the world's
brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental
scientific questions and pressing societal challenges. Caltech
prizes excellence and ambition. The contributions of Caltech's
faculty and alumni have earned national and international
recognition, including 38 Nobel Prizes and nearly 60 National Media
of Science. The Institute manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL) for NASA.
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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