The Jacobson Institute at Grand View University, in partnership with SkillStorm, aims to lead the Midwest and beyond in skills-based learning and certification and help employers equip their workforce with high-demand tech skills.
The Jacobson Institute at Grand View University today announced the launch of a new training partnership with SkillStorm designed to strengthen Iowa's tech pipeline and support the state's fast-growing tech industry.
"The Jacobson Institute is driving a new era of tech talent development in Iowa and beyond," said Dr. Lynn Marie Burks, Executive Director of the Jacobson Institute. "Through this transformative partnership, we're providing cutting-edge tech training and certifications that provide Iowa businesses with a new resource to advance their employees' skills, while laying the groundwork for sustained economic growth and innovation both regionally and nationally."
The Midwest, dubbed the "Silicon Prairie" by the tech industry, has recently seen rapid growth in tech opportunities. Companies are flocking to Midwest states, including Iowa, in hopes to take advantage of its pro-business environments, low cost of operations, and top-tier educational institutions. These companies include John Deere; Workiva, Inc; and Collins Aerospace - all of which have contributed to the increase in demand for qualified tech professionals in the state.
Through its partnership with SkillStorm, the Jacobson Institute will now offer training courses authorized by some of the world's largest and most reputable tech companies: AWS, Salesforce, CompTIA, Appian, and Pega.
"The Midwest, with Iowa at its center, is poised to become the next frontier in the tech industry nationwide, so it is critical to build a resilient pipeline of skilled talent capable of meeting both current and future employer demands," said Joe Mitchell, COO at SkillStorm. "This is about shaping a future-proof workforce with the skills needed to take the Midwest's tech industry to new heights."
Read more about this partnership here.
