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discussions with these organizations regarding the development of cloud data centers in the I-79 Technology Park that can more directly access the data as it is collected and leverage NOAA ’ s supercomputing resources .
The High Technology Foundation will engage both West Virginia University and Marshall University to leverage the valuable entrepreneurial programs they have put in place to drive innovation . The High Technology Foundation believes the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem must include business support and recruitment components and will work with the West Virginia Development Office to consider how the state can effectively provide this component of the ecosystem .
Free Cybersecurity Workforce Training Held at Glenville State University
Glenville State University has held several free cybersecurity trainings as a part of the Cybersecurity and Safety Workforce Development Initiative with more trainings to come . The initiative
aims to create a more vibrant economic future for the coal-impacted north central region of West Virginia .
The training leads to certifications and national industry-recognized credentials for high-paying and in-demand jobs .
Students in a cyber security training course as a part of the Cybersecurity and Safety Workforce
Development Initiative at Glenville State University .
“ There is no better time than now to get certifications in cybersecurity . Job demand for employees with cybersecurity skills , in West Virginia and the U . S ., has seen a precipitous climb in recent years and is expected to continue this trend for many years to come ,” says Glenville State University President Mark Manchin , Ph . D . “ With the development of these free boot camps that provide each
participant with all training materials and exams at no cost to the participant , central West Virginia residents have a unique opportunity to receive training and eventual certification in cybersecurity-related fields at little to no cost .”
All necessary materials and certification exams are provided at no cost in addition to the training . Classes do not require any 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 .
A total of $ 1.4 million in local and federal funding is being provided for the project , 80 % of which comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission while 20 % comes from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and Glenville State University .
Payne Serves as Member of the U . S . Navy Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron
Dunbar , WV , native Petty Officer First Class Nathan Payne serves as an aviation structural mechanic for the U . S . Navy as
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