Augusta, GA
Program bridges gap for cybersecurity in Augusta, statewide
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The first-of-its-kind, state-wide agreement is giving cybersecurity students a chance to excel in the workforce.
Augusta University and the Technical College System of Georgia signed an agreement on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Now, students at any technical college in Georgia who earn an associate degree in cybersecurity can seamlessly transition into AU’s Bachelor of Science in their cyber security program.
Officials say this will help with the shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
“It is a very important milestone event because nationally, we have a tremendous shortage of cybersecurity professionals. According to some estimates, we have more than half a million open positions that are not filled,” said Alexander Schwarzmann, Dean of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University.
The program covers 22 technical colleges in Georgia.
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