What's the Latest?

• The Apex Program is now offering Network+ 009, the latest curriculum from CompTIA! With this new content, we’ve extended the course to 12 weeks for a more in-depth learning experience. 
  
  
• We’re excited to share that we’ve welcomed our first students from Illinois, Georgia, Oregon, and Minnesota, as well as through partnerships with Vibrant Works and The Chicago Lighthouse. 
  
  
•  🇮🇪 International News: We’re actively recruiting students to help staff our new Security Operations Center opening in Shannon, Ireland! 
  
  
•  New Business Cards from Clovernook
  
  
  The Apex Program recently received new business cards from Clovernook, and we love them! 
  
  
  • Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Clovernook’s mission is to “empower people who are blind or visually impaired to lead active, productive, and independent lives.”
    
    
  • The Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired produces Universally Designed Accessible business cards—a term they use to describe their commitment to accessibility for people of all abilities.
    
    
  • Card Features Include:
    • A V card QR code that works without internet access and doesn’t redirect to a webpage—your contact information is embedded directly in the QR code.
    • Tactile dots to help Braille users locate the code.
    • The letters “QR” are also embossed in Braille.

We highly recommend this business: https://www.clovernookprints.org

• Our next 3 classes commence on:
  
  • Monday, July 7th
  • Monday, August 4th
  • Monday, September 8th
    

   Don't forget to sign up! Contact us for next steps.

Exciting Apex News!

✨ Introducing: The Curtis Jackson Quarterly Scholarship Program

• The Apex Program is excited to announce The Curtis Jackson Quarterly Scholarship Program. Each quarter, Apex will award one deserving student a full scholarship for the Apex program.
  
  
• This scholarship is named after and honors our very first Apex graduate, Curtis Jackson. Curtis currently works in the Novacoast Security Operations Center in Wichita, Kansas.
  
  
• It is our pleasure to announce our first Scholarship winner, Donna Jodhan! Donna currently resides in Canada and is making great progress with the curriculum. 
  
  
• All interested applicants should reach out via our contact form.
  
  

Apex Partnerships & Program Growth

We are incredibly grateful for our growing list of partners and opportunities.

Since our last newsletter: 

• The Apex Program has been approved in Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois, and New York. 
  
  
• We’ve finalized a partnership with The Chicago Lighthouse and currently have five students in training. 
  
  
• Vibrant Works of Texas has referred four students so far, with two more scheduled to begin in June.
  
  
• We’re proud of our partnership with Top Tech Tidbits, the world’s #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology.
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New Featured Article!

Hear Dr. Kirk Adams, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Consultant at Apex, share his involvement in the origin of the Apex Program on this FISSEA Winter Forum episode.

The FISSEA Forums are quarterly meetings to provide opportunities for policy and programmatic updates, the exchange of best practices, and discussion and engagement among members of the Federal Information Security Educators (FISSEA) community. 

 Discover how we're transforming cybersecurity through the Apex Program! 

Access the Video Here

Where is the Apex Program?

At the Apex Program, we believe in the power of strategic partnerships to amplify our mission of inclusivity in the cybersecurity industry. Through both non-profit and government collaborations, we join forces with like-minded organizations dedicated to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities and expanding our reach. 

We have expanded our program and state partnerships to include the following: 

Approved State & Non-Profit Partnerships
Alabama
Arizona
California 
Colorado
Envision 
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Ireland
Kansas 
Kentucky
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind 
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Vibrant Works / Texas
Washington

Upcoming Partnerships 
State of Florida 
Tactile Engineering
 

Our Mission

The Apex Program is committed to bridging the gap in cybersecurity talent by empowering the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities through inclusive, accessible, and comprehensive training. Our mission is to nurture a diverse workforce equipped with the necessary IT security skills and certifications to thrive in the cybersecurity sector.

In partnership with Novacoast, we ensure a solid educational foundation and job placement in the industry, further fostering a future where every individual can focus their distinct abilities on building a more secure digital world. 

Visit theapexprogram.com for more information, or contact us at apexprogram@novacoast.com

 We're deeply grateful for the partnerships and collaborations that allow us to expand our reach and impact more lives. The Apex Program remains committed to fostering education, providing opportunities, and creating a more inclusive future in the cybersecurity landscape. 

Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. 

Warm regards, 

Novacoast Apex Program Team