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U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Augusta Tech partner and expand educational opportunities for Service Members

by Kimberly Holden

Posted on Dec 09, 2024 at 10:00 AM

For Immediate Release

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U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Augusta Tech partner and expand educational opportunities for Service Members

Original Press Release | U.S. Army Article

Augusta, Georgia - December 9, 2024

Dr. Jermaine Whirl and Brigadier General Mark Miles shaking hands.Augusta Technical College President Dr. Jermaine Whirl and Brig. Gen. Mark Miles established a partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Cyber Center of Excellence and Augusta Technical College to provide educational benefits for service members in Cybersecurity programs.

“The strength of any military lies not only in its physical readiness, but in the intellect and character of its Soldiers,” said Brig. Gen. Mark Miles during the ceremonial signing. “Education, like military discipline, is the cornerstone of resilience, innovation, and unity. It shapes minds, fuels progress, and, most importantly, fortifies the spirit of service to something greater than oneself.”

The CCoE trains approximately 22,000 service members annually and partnerships like this allow for a ready workforce capable of defending our nation in the cyber domain.

"Augusta Tech is proud to renew and strengthen our academic pathways for members of the Fort Eisenhower Community. This agreement ensures that well fulfill our mission of workforce development while also supporting the national security mission of our local and national command. We appreciate the leadership of Fort Eisenhower in entrusting us with this incredible opportunity to support their active-duty soldiers, and the dependents of our military community," stated College President Dr. Jermaine Whirl.

This MOU establishes the terms for awarding course credit from Augusta Technical College to service members who completed training/education courses at the CCoE in Cyber Operations, phases one and two. The credits will apply towards an associate’s in applied science from Augusta Technical College’s cyber security programs.

Augusta Technical College currently has more than 450 Active, Reserve, Retired or Veterans enrolled in a variety of programs including cyber security. Event photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBU437

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About Augusta Technical College

Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates
of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.

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U.S. Army Cyber Center for Excellence Chief of Public Affairs
706.791.7257
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