Transforming IT support and cybersecurity credential attainment in western wyoming
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 2349101
- Recipient
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Western Wyoming Community College District UEI YHVDDNQFHS65
- Awarding agency
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Division of Undergraduate Education
National Science Foundation
- Obligated
- $337,344
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)
- Completion date 77% complete
- Funding agency
- National Science Foundation
- Place of performance
- Rock Springs, WY 82901, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Abstract
- IT support specialists analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate technology issues, while cybersecurity technicians are responsible for protecting a business or organization from cyberattacks. The demand for these employees, especially cybersecurity technicians, far exceeds the number of graduates who have the credentials required to fill these positions. The goal of this project is to increase the number of IT job-ready graduates by developing course content designed to meet the needs of the IT industry in rural southwest wyoming. This will be accomplished by developing a stackable credential program that supports industry-recognized certifications and embeds cooperative work-based learning experiences in the program. The program will be designed to support the learning needs of post-traditional students, women, and dual enrollment high school students. The program will feature the use of the hyflex learning environment that gives students a choice in how they participate in a course and engage with material. Hyflex removes the barriers faced by post-traditional learners, high school students, and individuals caring for families who want to pursue a college education and obtain marketable workplace skills. An industry advisement team will play a crucial role in guiding the development of course content. Instructors will actively solicit feedback from this advisory team, tailoring program content to address specific industry needs. The project evaluation plan will make use of both formative and summative components to assess the fidelity and effectiveness of the program. This project is funded by the advanced technological education program that focuses on the education of technicians for the advanced-technology fields that drive the nation's economy. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.- subawards are not planned for this award.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $337,344 |
Quick answers
Who received award 2349101?
2349101 was awarded to Western Wyoming Community College District by Division of Undergraduate Education (National Science Foundation) on July 1, 2024.
How much is award 2349101 worth?
$337,344 has been obligated on 2349101.
Which agency awarded 2349101?
Division of Undergraduate Education (National Science Foundation) awarded 2349101, with funding from National Science Foundation.
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