Training more professionals who can fill the demand for emerging technologies is a benefit to our community, region, and state. SkillStorm further enhances these objectives by providing additional training opportunities to meet these critical needs in Northwest Florida. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with them and Triumph Gulf Coast to strengthen the region’s tech workforce.

As demand for technological skills continues to rise throughout the region, state and across the country, it becomes increasingly imperative that higher education institutions remain cognizant and keep pace with labor demand needs. The partnership allows students to access the skills and credentials that today’s labor market demands while building a tech workforce that is more diverse, more inclusive, and more prepared to respond to an ever-changing economy.

IWU leadership and staff remain committed to our long history of catering to non-traditional students with programs designed and tailored to help them reach their goals. As the labor market continues to evolve, our partnership with SkillStorm will help us provide learners with comprehensive and job-aligned training in the most in-demand skills, to prepare them for careers in tomorrow’s world of work.

UT already has a broad array of quality information technology programs; however, we envision adding further opportunities for students. The partnership with SkillStorm is a tremendous asset, not only for students, but also for area technology companies.

The partnership between Jacksonville University and SkillStorm provides benefits across the board from professionals gaining the opportunity to elevate their skills and accelerate their careers to commercial and government organizations obtaining access to trained and certified talent.

We are excited to offer certifications in key fields that are projected to grow over the next 5 to 10 years. These certifications will provide new options for people looking to further their careers in an affordable and convenient way. These courses help elevate and distinguish resumes in the job market.

As an institution that is deeply committed to the career outcomes of our graduates, we are constantly in search of innovative approaches to help the NDSU community navigate today’s increasingly tech-driven economy. By expanding access to technology certification courses, we’re furthering our commitment to provide practical education and support that both reflects the booming digital transformation occurring in the workplace, and boosts economic mobility for our students and alumni.