{"id":191986,"date":"2026-03-02T05:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/njit-expanding-ai-cybersecurity-workforce-development-partnership-with-verizon\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:30:10","slug":"njit-expanding-ai-cybersecurity-workforce-development-partnership-with-verizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/njit-expanding-ai-cybersecurity-workforce-development-partnership-with-verizon\/","title":{"rendered":"NJIT expanding AI, cybersecurity workforce development partnership with Verizon"},"content":{"rendered":"

NJIT expanding AI, cybersecurity workforce development partnership with Verizon<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.roi-nj.com\/2026\/03\/02\/education\/njit-expanding-ai-cybersecurity-workforce-development-partnership-with-verizon\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-03-02 05:26:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.roi-nj.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nThe New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) announced Feb. 27 applications are open for an expansion of its workforce development partnership with Verizon, supported by a grant from the telecom giant.\u00a0
\nThe program, managed by NJIT\u2019s Learning and Development Initiative, is expected to launch in early April. It will provide no-cost, high-impact training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and IT to eligible New Jersey residents in order to bridge the digital skills gap.
\nAn essential part of the new phase is the debut of a Cybersecurity Community of Practice, a collaborative ecosystem where participants, industry experts and NJIT graduate students engage in peer-to-peer learning and mentorship. This model ensures that students are integrated into a professional network from day one.
\n\u201cWe are excited to partner with NJIT to provide this invaluable digital skills training opportunity,\u201d said Donna Epps, Verizon\u2019s chief responsible business officer. \u201cAs the digital landscape evolves, Verizon is reshaping its commitments to help individuals build their skillset in the workforce\u2019s most sought-after digital areas like AI and cyber security to turn career ambitions into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

The program is intended to address the needs of the modern economy:<\/p>\n

CompTIA Tech + and A+ Certification Prep: Equipping participants with the foundational technical skills required for essential IT and telecommunications roles.
\nNJIT AI Literacy Microcredential: Ensuring all participants are fluent in the ethical and practical applications of artificial intelligence \u2013 a critical skill set for the future of work.
\nCybersecurity Community of Practice: An opportunity for networking, real-world case studies and ongoing professional development.
\nFormat: Most training is offered online and laptops\/internet are available for qualifying participants to assist with access. A variety of schedules are available to accommodate those who might have other obligations.<\/p>\n

\u201cNJIT is New Jersey\u2019s greatest producer of tech talent, and we are honored to collaborate with Verizon on a program that goes beyond traditional technical training,\u201d said NJIT President Teik C. Lim. \u201cBy combining CompTIA A+ certification with our new AI Literacy microcredential and a robust Community of Practice, we are providing opportunities that match rapidly evolving technological needs of employers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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