Florida International University partner with SkillStorm to expand access to industry-recognized credentials; create pathways to career mobility in the technology industry
MIAMI, October 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Florida International University (FIU) has joined an initiative designed to help students access the skills and credentials necessary to succeed in high-demand technology careers. Through a partnership with tech talent platform SkillStorm, FIU students can now participate in courses leading to credentials from the nation’s top tech companies, including AWS, Salesforce, CompTIA and Pega.
“As one of the of Florida largest institution, we have a responsibility to prepare our students to navigate a rapidly evolving and increasingly digital labor market,” said Bridgette CramInterim Vice President, Innovative Education and Student Success at Florida International University. “Partnerships like this, which draw on SkillStorm’s unique training model and deep relationships with major tech employers, help us realize that mission — and fulfill our role as an engine of economic mobility across the state.”
Although Hispanics make up nearly one-fifth of the US workforce, they make up just 7 percent of the tech workforce, according to recent research from the Aspen Institute and the Kapor Center. As the nation’s largest Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with more than 32,000 students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, FIU is uniquely positioned to help close this persistent gap by expanding access to credentialed most in-demand among technology employers today.
FIU’s partnership with SkillStorm includes the Accelerator Program . SkillStorm’s Accelerator Program provides online, asynchronous and traditional training courses to help students earn certification in AWS, Salesforce, CompTIA and Pega.
“Our work is rooted in the belief that closing skills gaps and creating pathways to economic mobility are, in many ways, two sides of the same coin,” said Joe Mitchell, COO at SkillStorm. “Together with FIU, we’re enabling more students to learn the skills that lead to success in today’s world of work, and expanding access to economic opportunity for people committed to earning more than promise of higher education.”
Certifications offered through these partnership tracks are designed for students and professionals at any stage of their educational or career journey. Many of FIU’s certification courses will offer students the flexibility to attend when convenient, while providing access to one-on-one training from industry-certified instructors.
About FIU
Florida International University is a leading public university that drives real talent and innovation Miami and around the world. Very high research activity (R1) and high social mobility come together at FIU to elevate and accelerate student success in a global city by focusing on the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice . Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body with more than 58,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. US News and World Report ranks dozens of FIU’s programs among the nation’s best, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities that contribute to the public good.
About SkillStorm
SkillStorm brings together Fortune 500 employers, universities, and government agencies to build tomorrow’s skilled tech workforce. By partnering with platforms like Pega, Salesforce, AWS and ServiceNow, we help working students and aspiring tech experts build in-demand skills and earn industry-recognized certifications to compete in an increasingly dynamic economy. Our work is rooted in the belief that closing skills gaps and boosting economic mobility are two sides of the same coin, and that new training approaches can help to both expand the pool of skilled tech talent and create of new pathways to opportunity.
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