LAS VEGAS, NV., April 13, 2021 -- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and HackerU are partnering to launch an accelerated professional bootcamp designed to help individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels prepare for a career in digital marketing. The immersive, non-credit program is taught by industry experts and focuses on building in-demand skills employers are searching for in qualified marketing candidates.
The UNLV Digital Marketing Bootcamp is an expansion of UNLV's relationship with HackerU to offer accelerated, skills-based training programs throughout the greater Nevada region. Last winter, the two organizations saw a growing need for cybersecurity professionals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and partnered to launch a UNLV Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
"With the ongoing availability for individuals to work remotely, we recognize the need for increasing skill levels or re-skilling into a digital field. We are seeing an increased demand for digitally skilled professionals, specifically in the digital marketing field which offers a variety of career options." said Heidi Erpelding-Welch, Director of Program Development at UNLV. "By expanding our partnership with HackerU, we're able to provide additional leading-edge programs that can fulfill this demand within our community while helping our students transition into a sustainable career path."
The UNLV Digital Marketing Bootcamp prepares learners for the digital marketing workforce using real-world, simulation-based exercises, combined with exposure to industry-leading marketing platforms and team-building projects. The curriculum covers vital areas such as search engine optimization, data analytics, email marketing, social media monitoring, and more. With live, virtual classes in the evenings and weekends, the program caters to busy individuals or working professionals looking to pivot careers.
We recognize how critical it is that the workforce continually adapt to the evolving needs of our technology-driven society and are proud to further our partnership with UNLV to keep that momentum going,” said Dan Vigdor, co-founder and executive chairman of HackerUSA. “The UNLV Digital Marketing Bootcamp will be another great addition towards helping community members upskill and reskill into a sustainable career path they can grow with for life.”
In addition to providing a robust curriculum, routinely updated in accordance with market demands, the UNLV Digital Marketing Bootcamp provides each learner with personalized career coaching and professional development resources. Throughout the bootcamp, aspiring digital marketers will gain access to resume writing workshops, interview coaching sessions, and a network of hiring partners eager to enrich and employ the new generation of digital marketers.
“The advantages of this program are twofold,” said Ayal Stern, CEO of HackerUSA. “As a student, you’re going to be preparing for the many facets of digital marketing and gaining the critical skills needed to succeed in the workforce, but you’re also going to be building a professional portfolio and learning how to market yourself to future employers. We want students to have every resource available to ensure they’re confident and ready to showcase their digital marketing knowledge when applying for positions.”
For more information on the UNLV Digital Marketing Bootcamp, visit www.digitalskills.unlv.edu or call (702) 832-4555 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.
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About HackerU
The accelerated programs powered by HackerU help reskill and upskill students in today’s fast-growing digital economy. With over a decade of experience as one of the world's premier digital skills and cybersecurity education providers, HackerU works with top-tier academic institutions, government organizations, and global enterprises to offer advanced workforce and professional development programs, transforming global learners into the digital careers of tomorrow.