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Galvanize to Offer GI Bill to Teach High Tech Skills to VeteransGalvanize, the dynamic tech learning community, today announced that United States Military veterans and their dependents may now use the GI Bill to pay for this training. Eligible veterans can now apply to use the GI Bill at the Galvanize Golden Triangle campus in Colorado. Galvanize offers unique, industry-leading, fully immersive data engineering, data science and web development programs that teach students the skills they need to get high-paying jobs and build long-lasting careers in technology. "Galvanize is committed to outreach efforts that foster a more inclusive tech industry by offering opportunities for veterans and others," said Jim Deters, CEO of Galvanize. "We are honored to provide military members, their families, and veterans with rewarding tech skills and career pathways after their military service is completed." According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently more than 500,000 open positions in the US in technology fields such as web development and data science. Using the GI Bill at training facilities like Galvanize, will accelerate career options for millions of veterans and allow them to enter the workforce more quickly than other options such as traditional four-year degrees. To expedite tech careers, Galvanize not only partners directly with employers and industry leaders but models its curriculum on their needs and matches graduates with jobs. "Just about every good job requires some tech ability," said Tyler Maier of the US Navy who is using the GI Bill to learn web development at Galvanize's Golden Triangle campus. "So learning a valuable tech skill like software opens a lot doors. For vets, that's often all we need." The new GI Bill opportuniy underscores Galvanize's on-going commitment to serve veterans and other underrepresented populations. In March, Galvanize convened their second Tech Inclusion summit to highlight the need to open career options in the tech industry among women, minorities, and overlooked constituencies including veterans. Tech Inclusion: Austin, featured a panel on veterans in tech which included Nigel LeBlanc, the Founder/Chairman at Cyber Warrior Network and Young Bang, VP at Booz Allen Hamilton (News - Alert). Galvanize also works closely on the White House's TechHire initiative which is comprised of 50 states, cities, and regions that are building an ecosystem where governments, employers and training providers develop a pipeline of diverse, non-traditional talent, including veterans, to meet employers' rapidly growing IT demands. Eligible veterans, as well as anyone interested in applying for Galvanize's data science, data software or web development programs can visit http://www.galvanize.com/gi-bill for more information, including the application process and other details. About Galvanize Galvanize is dynamic tech learning community that offers education, workspace and networking for students, startups and large companies. Galvanize teaches web development, data science and data engineering to students, offers support and space to member companies and provides over 200 networking events across 9 urban campuses throughout the nation. Galvanize campuses bring together entrepreneurs, students, investors, mentors, and great people and companies to develop the skills, mindset and networks necessary to thrive in a technology driven world. To learn more about Galvanize, visit http://galvanize.com or like us on Facebook (News - Alert): https://www.facebook.com/GalvanizeHQ or follow us on Twitter (News - Alert): @Galvanize.
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