Through this initiative, SkillStorm instructors will lead Humboldt’s new certification training course curriculum. This course is offered through the College of Extended Education & Global Engagement and is expected to launch in the coming years.
Using SkillStorm’s unique training platform, Humboldt students have direct access to SkillStorm courses taught by industry experts that cover the most in-demand technology skills, including AWS, CompTIA, and Salesforce.
Access to training and skills needed by employers is a win-win for Humboldt students and California’s workforce.
“Our partnership with SkillStorm is a great opportunity to put students on the path to a career in technology and become the next generation of innovative technology leaders,” said Cindy Bumgarner, dean of the College of Extended Education and Global Engagement. Masu.
At the same time, SkillStorm continues to build a strong pipeline of homegrown technology talent that can meet California’s technology workforce needs.
California is the tech capital of the world, home to 1.88 million workers and nearly 50,000 tech employers. According to his 2023 edition of CompTIA, “The state of the technology workforceAccording to the report, the Golden State ranks No. 1 in the nation for internet technology jobs, No. 1 for job growth among technology employers, and No. 2 for year-over-year job growth. .
California too House In Silicon Valley, the global center of high-tech innovation, big tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Intel, and NVIDIA have set down roots alongside tech startups working on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data. I am. major citiesCities such as Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego are also among the metropolitan areas experiencing growth in technology industry jobs, particularly in software development, systems engineering, and network architecture.
This is no coincidence.It’s not just California host This includes the world’s top 10 AI investors as well as the nation’s largest and most diverse public university systems, including the California State University System. This creates the right conditions for revolutionary technological advances, high-paying technology jobs, and persistent employer demand for qualified talent with cutting-edge technology skills.
Certification training courses, such as those offered through Cal Poly Humboldt, allow employers to train their current employees while preparing the next generation of qualified technology professionals to help the ever-evolving technology industry. You can catch up.
“As California’s technology industry continues to advance, it is important that employers, higher education institutions, and training providers come together to ensure that today’s workforce does not fall behind,” said SkillStorm Chief Operating Officer said Joe Mitchell, COO. “Our job is not only to address immediate technology skills needs, but also to build a resilient, future-proof talent pool that will help businesses across the state prepare for tomorrow’s world of work. is.”
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