GRAFTON—Last week, students at Grafton High School celebrated Computer Science Education Week.
To celebrate the week and to help broaden the students understanding, the high school hosted two special guests.
On Wednesday, Adam Anderson from Alderson Broaddus visited Mrs. Ward’s classroom to speak with the Coding, App and Game Design students.
During his visit, Anderson talked with the students about career opportunities in computer science including the programming and coding industries.
Ward shared the week helps to encourages students to work on a variety of coding activities and learn about opportunities after high school.
“Having speakers come in and talk with the students helps me get them where they need to be to pursue a career in computer science,” she added.
Then, on Thursday, Tom Devine, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Fairmont State University held a presentation for the student body, during a morning assembly.
During the assembly, Devine talked about how he started his career in Computer Science and what job opportunities are available here in West Virginia.
He reported that currently, there are 11,000 jobs in West Virginia and 1,278 job openings.
“We do not have enough candidates to fill the positions,” he voiced.
Devine talked with students about how Fairmont State University can prepare them for a future in the field and the majors and minors offered at the school.
The Computer Science program at Fairmont State University offers two-degree options.
Students can pursue a BS in Computer Science or a BS in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity concentration.
According to https://ift.tt/2PnRfk6, cybersecurity students develop theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with the tools and protocols needed to understand, implement, and manage security technologies as well as gain insight into the legal, social and political dynamics of the cyber universe.
“At Fairmont State University, we offer small classrooms with individualized attention,” Devine shared. “We also have 100 percent job placement. If you put in the work, we will help you get a job.”
To help students learn about the different career paths and companies in the area, Chris Ryan with Fusion Technology was on hand.
He told the students a little about himself and how he got stated in the industry.
“I knew I wanted to live in West Virginia, but wasn’t sure about the opportunities,” he explained. “Fusion Technology gave me a position and that’s when I found out about all of the different jobs offered.”
Ryan told the students that he cannot say enough about Fairmont State University and everything they do to help prepare students.
In addition, he also told students that many companies offer internships, and that he would be more than happy to answer any questions they may have.
At the conclusion of the assembly, Ryan and Devine stayed and talked to a group of students that wanted more information.
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