Fullstack Academy and The University of Texas at Dallas Partner to Meet State’s Growing Demand for Tech Professionals
08 July 2021 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Partnership with Erik Jonsson School of
Engineering and Computer Science brings 26-week training courses to
Texas, helping fill state’s 8,700 open tech jobs
In response to the increasing demand for tech professionals
across Texas, Fullstack Academy today announced a partnership with
The University of Texas at Dallas’ (UT Dallas’) Erik Jonsson School
of Engineering and Computer Science to bring tech skills training
to the state. Together with UT Dallas, the national tech education
provider will offer 26-week coding, cybersecurity, data analytics
and DevOps bootcamps that equip students with the skills needed to
fill well-paying, in-demand tech jobs.
The tech bootcamps come to Texas as CompTIA, a nonprofit tech
association, lists Texas as the top state for tech professionals
and organizations to do business, with Austin and Dallas ranking
first and second, respectively, nationwide. The association
reported a nearly 22% increase in available tech jobs across Texas
from 2019 to 2020, and a projected 11% increase over the next five
years. Further, more than 8,700 web development, cybersecurity,
data analytics and DevOps entry-level jobs remain unfilled across
the state, according to Indeed.
“The Jonsson School shares our objective to develop versatile
professionals that are equipped with technical, innovative and
entrepreneurial skills so they are prepared to succeed in an
ever-evolving and growing tech industry,” said Mogan Subramaniam,
President of Fullstack Academy. “Combined with UT Dallas’
expertise, reputation and presence in the community, our curriculum
can ensure students have every opportunity to broaden their tech
skills, grow their professional portfolios and enter an industry
that has tremendous growth potential across the Lone Star
State.”
Strategically located in the Dallas area’s Telecom Corridor, the
Jonsson School is neighbors to hundreds of leading technology
company headquarters, including AT&T, Verizon, Samsung and
Texas Instruments. The Dallas-Fort Worth market is also home to
other Fortune 500 enterprises such as ExxonMobil, American Airlines
Group and CBRE Group.
“As one of the fastest-growing engineering and computer science
schools in the U.S., we focus on partnering with government
entities and the private sector to enhance our education offerings,
supporting economic growth and job creation,” says Dr. Lawrence
Overzet, Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering at UT Dallas. “By working with Fullstack Academy, we
will expand our opportunities to upskill the workforce and
strengthen Dallas-Fort Worth’s reputation among the nation’s
leading tech hubs.”
The bootcamps, which do not require UT Dallas enrollment, will
take place online, increasing accessibility to professionals across
the entire state. Fullstack Academy will offer scholarships for UT
Dallas alumni, students, employees and active military or veterans,
as well as several optional financing programs to help
professionals make an affordable investment in their futures.
Applications will open in late summer, and individuals can complete
an interest form to be notified when registration begins.
About Fullstack Academy
Fullstack Academy is a national tech education provider based in
New York City. Founded in 2012, it offers web development,
cybersecurity and data analytics bootcamps at its New York City
campus and online. Fullstack Academy also offers the Grace Hopper
Program, an immersive software engineering course for women+
students, in addition to partnerships with leading universities
nationwide, including Virginia Tech, Caltech CTME, and Louisiana
State University. Graduates have been hired by Google, Facebook,
Amazon, Fortune 100 firms, and startups. Fullstack Academy is a
part of the Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) network. For more information,
visit www.fullstackacademy.com.
About Zovio
Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) is an education technology services company
that partners with higher education institutions and employers to
deliver innovative, personalized solutions to help learners and
leaders achieve their aspirations. The Zovio network, including
Fullstack Academy and TutorMe, leverages its core strengths to
solve priority market needs through education technology services.
Using proprietary advanced data analytics, Zovio identifies the
most meaningful ways to enhance the learner experience and deliver
strong outcomes for higher education institutions, employers, and
learners. Zovio's purpose is to help everyone be in a class of
their own. For more information, visit www.zovio.com.
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