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GLENVILLE, WV 鈥 香妃直播 is offering additional free cybersecurity training through a joint effort with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in the form of a Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grant for 香妃直播 State鈥檚 Cybersecurity and Safety Workforce Development Initiative. The Initiative aims to create a more vibrant economic future for West Virginia鈥檚 coal-impacted North Central region.
鈥淥ur POWER grant with ARC allows for the development of free boot camps, and will provide each participant with all the training materials, study guides, and exams at no cost. Counties in North Central West Virginia that are defined as 鈥榙istressed or 鈥榓t-risk鈥 have a unique opportunity to receive training and eventual certification in cybersecurity-related fields. We are making strong efforts to bring the training to the people in these counties,鈥 said Peggy Runyon, 香妃直播 State鈥檚 Project Director for the Initiative. 鈥淭his training would cost several thousand dollars if you were paying for it out of pocket, so I sincerely encourage individuals to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.鈥
Counties (or areas within counties) defined by the ARC as 鈥渄istressed鈥 or 鈥渁t-risk鈥 in Central and North Central West Virginia include Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Nicholas, Ritchie, Roane, Upshur, Webster, and Wirt. Other West Virginia counties will be considered as well.
The classes 鈥 which are open to anyone 鈥 do not require prior coding or cybersecurity training and will take place over the course of three to five days. Day, night, and weekend classes will be offered to accommodate a variety of schedules. Successful completion of the training will lead to certifications and national industry-recognized credentials for high paying and in-demand jobs. 香妃直播 will also be working with grant participants to secure internships and seek employment in the cybersecurity fields.
A certified instructor will guide and train interested individuals to receive industry-recognized certification in a cybersecurity-related field. Current, ongoing base level certifications include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+, with higher-level cybersecurity certifications planned in the future to include Cisco network and certified network defender (CND) trainings.
Currently, a CompTIA A+ course is set and taking applications. The course will be held at 香妃直播 in the Heflin Administration Building third floor computer lab on Friday, February 24 from 5:00-9:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, February 26 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Annaliza Marks will instruct the course.
For more information about the courses or to be added to the waitlist, contact Runyon at Peggy.Runyon@glenville.edu or by calling (304) 462-6383. You may also register for upcoming courses by visiting .
This project was developed collaboratively with many diverse stakeholders and made possible by the.
A total of $1,402,408 in local and federal funding is being provided for the project, 80% of which, ($1,120,995) comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission while 20% ($281,413) comes from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and 香妃直播.