From Workforce Analysis to Program Completion

Implementing Information Technology Programs That Meet

Employers’ Needs

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Florida By The Numbers• 123,053 Active, Reserve, Civilian DOD

Employees• 69,101 Spouses, Dependents• 1,520,563 Vets• 245,000+ IT Jobs (5th in Nation)– 26,000+ IT Companies– $19B+ Total Payroll

• 7,900+ Cybersecurity Jobs(7th in Nation)– 46% Growth 2007-2013

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Project Overview

• Support FDSTF Mission, Strategic Goals– Military Families, Veterans– Education, Employment Opportunities – Promote, Grow Missions & Installations– Highly-Skilled IT/Cyber Workforce

• Expand, Refine Haas Center Research• Apply Innovation Institute Expertise • Leverage Complete Florida Statewide

Network

Haas Center Component• IT/Cyber Labor Market Analysis

• Leverage Current Pensacola MSA Data

• Expand Data to Include Jacksonville MSA

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Innovation Institute Component

• Apply Labor Market Analysis• Develop IT/Cybersecurity-

Relevant Courses, Certificates, Industry Certifications– UWF Center for Cybersecurity

• Promote To Military & Defense Communities

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Complete Florida Component

• Leverages Innovative Educational Capabilities

• Priority Given to Military, Veteran Population

• Delivers Instruction Online & Statewide

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Outcomes & Metrics• Narrows IT/Cyber Workforce Gap

Statewide• Enhances Florida’s National Reputation for

Military Friendliness• Labor Market Analytic Report• Course, Certificate, Industry Certification

Development & Delivery• Student Completion Rates

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Conclusion• Supports Florida’s Military & Defense

Communities• Improves Florida’s Education &

Employment Prospects• Leverages Existing UWF & Statewide

Assets, Capabilities