Symantec President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Fey will join executives from Accenture, Bank of America, Cisco, CA Technologies, Morgan Stanley and others on the Board of Directors for NPower, a nonprofit organization that aims to create pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. Their goal is to empower under-represented talent to pursue tech futures by teaching the digital and professional skills demanded by the marketplace, and engaging corporations, volunteers and nonprofits in the long-term success of students.
NPower is the link between non-traditional job seekers and companies hiring diverse technology workers, creating an alternative fast-track to IT jobs on a national scale and engaging employers in curriculum.
“Mike joining the board is a natural progression after all the meaningful support NPower has received from Symantec over the years as an education partner, an employer of our interns and graduates, and as funder of our programs,” said Dan Petrozzo, Chairman of NPower Board of Directors. “Symantec continues to be deeply committed to helping our students succeed to their utmost potential and having Mike officially join our executive leadership will take this partnership to a new level and allow us to deliver even more to the communities we serve.”
“I’m incredibly excited about the chance to become more involved with NPower,” said Michael Fey, Symantec President and COO. “They’re doing important work connecting the tech industry with the nonprofit community. They’re building excitement about the power of technology to enable social missions and education, and training people how to harness that power. I’m looking forward to great things.”
Symantec’s Cyber Career Connection program is a part of NPower’s advanced training initiatives, and focuses on closing the global workforce gap in the cyber security field. Participants receive targeted education, training and certifications that position them to fill in-demand cyber security jobs and enter long-term careers.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to the NPower board,” said Bertina Ceccarelli, NPower Chief Executive Office. “Mike’s passion for and belief in the transformative power of technology will be a great contribution to our strategic direction and the execution of our mission.”
Learn more about the Symantec Cyber Career Connection program.