YSU STEM Workforce Education & Innovation

It’s critical that States do not wait to think about how they will use federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) non-deployment dollars, and they need to think big: ?? Mobility for Resiliency ???? Building a Broadband Workforce ?????? Increasing Access to Critical Services These were the key take aways from our BEAD 2.0 conference last week, the first-of-its-kind forum specifically focused on bringing the public and private sectors together to think creatively about how to optimize the use of BEAD non-deployment funds. Read WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley's recap of the conference on the WIA blog: https://bit.ly/4eggXQ2 #connectivity #internetforall #broadband #digitaldivide

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This week we hosted a Pre-Apprenticeship Orientation for local high school students. These students will be starting the Advanced Manufacturing program through Youngstown State University's Excellence Training Center or the IT or Networking/Telecommunications programs through Youngstown State University's IT Workforce Accelerator. We are so excited to help these students begin to explore career paths! #PreApprenticeships #AdvancedManufacturing #IT #Telecommunications

???Automation & AI: The Future of Cyber Defense! ? Cybersecurity is embracing #automationandAI to detect and respond to threats faster than ever. Professionals with skills in machine learning, automation tools, and AI-driven threat detection are becoming key assets in cybersecurity teams. ? Are you ready to level up with AI-driven cybersecurity skills???? ? Sign up for a credential program through YSU’s STEM Workforce Education and Innovation IT Workforce Accelerator Training Center to start learning #cybersecurity skills needed to be successful in today’s workforce! Register for a program here: https://lnkd.in/dY-8VV7K ? #CybersecurityMonth #AICybersecurity #Automation #FutureOfWork Youngstown State University's IT Workforce Accelerator Youngstown State University College of STEM

???Risk Management: The Backbone of Cyber Strategy! ? With increasing regulations and complex digital environments, companies require professionals who can assess and manage cyber risks. Skills in #cyberriskmanagement and #governance—like compliance, risk assessment frameworks (NIST, ISO), and policy development—are crucial for organizations to stay secure and compliant. ? Are you a strategic thinker in cybersecurity???? ? Take the opportunity to build new skills with one of Youngstown State University's IT Workforce Accelerator's #cybersecurity credentials! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dY-8VV7K ? #CybersecurityMonth #RiskManagement #Governance #InDemandSkills #TechCred Youngstown State University College of STEM

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This past Friday, we participated in Innovation Day at YSU! We were able to provide students and community members with information about our courses and view student posters. Thank you to everyone who made Innovation Day possible! Youngstown State University College of STEM #InnovationDay #YSUSTEM #YoungstownWorkforce

???Cloud Security Skills: The Future of Cyber Defense! ? As businesses shift to cloud-based solutions, securing these environments is critical. Professionals skilled in #cloudsecurity are in high demand. Understanding platforms like AWS and Azure combined with expertise in identity and access management (IAM) and encryption, makes cloud security specialists key players in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. ? Is cloud security on your skill-building radar???? ? Be sure to check out our cloud security credential offerings: https://lnkd.in/dY-8VV7K ? #CybersecurityMonth #CloudSecurity #InDemandSkills #TechCareers Youngstown State University's IT Workforce Accelerator Youngstown State University College of STEM

???Respond Fast, Stay Safe: Incident Response Skills! ? Today’s cyber landscape is dynamic, and the need for #incidentresponse professionals is greater than ever. Companies need experts who can detect, analyze, and respond to threats in real-time. Skills like malware analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigation are critical to keeping businesses protected. ? Are you ready to be the first line of defense???? ? Get started by registering for our EC-Council Essentials Series: https://lnkd.in/dY-8VV7K ? #CybersecurityMonth #IncidentResponse #ThreatIntelligence #CyberJobs Youngstown State University College of STEM Youngstown State University's IT Workforce Accelerator