Kingsland University, an organization that strives to provide equity through increased access to education, has announced that they have created a pact with DevLeague.
DevLeague is the only immersive technical training program in Hawaii for cybersecurity professionals and software engineers. Through this partnership, it is expected that the state's technology workforce will be bolstered and that the state will become a hub for tech jobs and growth in the technology sector. Perhaps the biggest impact will be the $1 million in scholarships that will be made available to over 400 veterans and residents of Hawaii.
"This partnership will help prepare those in Hawaiʻi for high-tech jobs in the digital workforce. I want to thank Kingsland University for making this investment in Hawaiʻi's future, and I am grateful that DevLeague will be able to mentor and train even more of Hawaiʻi's best and brightest for careers in technology," Gov. David Ige said.
With the right resources, knowledge and guidance available to them, Kingsland University is able to provide students with the preparation that they need for the careers that are most in demand. These jobs range in salary from $55,000 to $70,000 annually and are in sectors such as software engineering, cybersecurity, blockchain development and other cutting-edge technologies.
"COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economy and the people of Hawaii. However, it has also accelerated the transition to the digital economy and increased opportunities for Hawaii residents to access well-paying, high-growth, tech jobs without having to leave for the mainland. DevLeague's exclusive partnership with Kingsland will bring new and improved curriculum, expanded in-demand career offerings, and accreditation for its programs, as well as access to a larger global network and access to all neighbor islands – such as Kauai, Big Island and Maui," Russel Cheng, co-founder at DevLeague, said.
Staying at the forefront of the job market and providing residents with the resources that they need to outpace the competition remains a priority for the State of Hawaii.