The initiative to accelerate Mississippi’s cybersecurity workforce pipeline is in partnership with MCITy and Cisco Systems

密西西比州霍利斯普林斯市 - Rust学院与密西西比创新技术中心（MCITy）和思科系统公司（Cisco Systems）建立了一项新的合作伙伴关系，为密西西比人三亿体育提供网络安全领域的工作培训。

This initiative, themed “Securing the Future: Innovate, Defend, Inspire,” addresses Mississippi’s critical cybersecurity shortage, with more than 2,500 unfilled jobs statewide and a national gap of over 500,000, according to workforce tracker Cyberseek.org.

“As the job market continues to grow rapidly in this area, we want to ensure our students at Rust College, and all Mississippians, are equipped to contribute their talents and take advantage of good-paying jobs,” said Dr. Johnny M. Moore, President of Rust College. “通过 partnering with MCITy and Cisco, we can build a skilled, globally minded workforce to protect critical sectors such as healthcare, finance, and education against evolving cyber threats.”

与Rust学院网络安全中心推进教育、培养道德创新和建立战略合作伙伴关系的使命相一致，该项目利用了MCITy在密西西比州维克斯堡的创业生态系统和思科的世界级网络和安全技术。

劳动力发展计划的参与者将获得Rust学院网络安全证书、行业认可的认证、职业指导、全州招聘服务和笔记本电脑，以确保可访问性。 第一批于10月1日开始，第二批定于2月开始。

“Technology plays a critical role in educational success, and this partnership will help to cultivate the future generation of cybersecurity leaders across Mississippi,” said Scott McGregor, Director of Community Enablement at Cisco. “Cisco’s corporate purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All, and this investment demonstrates how technology can unlock opportunity.”

“This program reflects our mission to connect Mississippians with high-value training and careers in critical fields like cybersecurity,” said Dr. Courtney Taylor, Director, Accelerate MS. “We’re proud to support initiatives that strengthen both individuals and communities.”

“The prolific use of digital technology in our world is increasing the pressure to keep data, applications and devices safe,” said Dr. Jeffery P. Holland, MCITy Director. “Cyber threats are continually evolving, creating an effective shelf life for current security measures. 为了让社会对数字产品的使用保持信心，需要持续的、高质量的网络安全培训。 我相信这个由Rust、Cisco和MCITy组成的团队，在Cisco和AccelerateMS的支持下，将是为密西西比州三亿体育提供关键网络安全培训的合适团队。”

该计划三亿体育提供两种途径来满足不同学习者的需求：

• 4个月的现场培训：在维克斯堡的MCITy举办，这个密集的培训包括每天的培训（上午8点到下午5点），有竞争力的每月津贴，三个行业认可的认证，动手实验，以及在密西西比州一家公司为期6周的实习。
• 6个月在线课程：为灵活设计，该课程包括虚拟课程（周二/周四，下午6:30-8:30），强制性面对面会议（每个月的第一个周六），旅行津贴，以及在密西西比州一家公司为期6周的实习。

该项目向所有密西西比州的美国公民开放，优先考虑刚毕业的高中毕业生、寻求技能提升的个人和退伍军人。 For more information about the program or to apply, visit rustcollege.edu/workforce-development-certificate-program or contact Rust College at (662) 252-8000.

“通过 combining Rust College’s transformative education, MCITy’s workforce development expertise, and Cisco’s cutting-edge technologies, this program positions Mississippi as a leader in cybersecurity innovation,” said Dr. Denise Ferebee, Director of the Program and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Rust College. “Together, we are building a resilient digital ecosystem that drives progress and uplifts communities.”

该项目的部分资金由AccelerateMS、密西西比中南部项目和思科公司三亿体育提供。