DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galvanize Inc., the dynamic tech-education community, has been awarded $1.3 million in funding from the State of New York as an incentive to bring Galvanize to New York City and the State of New York. The funding is made available through the State’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) 2016 Awards, and will be used to support Galvanize's East Coast expansion.
“Our core mission,” said Galvanize CEO Jim Deters, “is to give anyone who has the aptitude and ability for the rigors of our program, access to the latest in tech education and to the network of support they will need to acquire a fulfilling job in the 21st century economy. Our mission is in harmony with the State and City’s commitment to create opportunities for upward mobility. We are grateful to Governor Cuomo and the Empire State Development board. We see this grant as not only an investment in Galvanize, but also in the future of New York. We look forward to being a partner with the City and the State in building that future.”
Galvanize was selected as part of a multi-tiered, competitive application process through New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's yearly REDC investment and economic development process. The New York City (NYC) REDC chose Galvanize as a regional economic development priority because the campus will help advance the City’s Opportunity Agenda.
The Opportunity Agenda is a regionally specific, strategic economic development plan to foster opportunities for “upward mobility for the nearly 21% of the region’s population living below the federal poverty level” through workforce development. The Agenda is especially mindful of math, technology, engineering and science skills that are critical to success in the new economy. The NYC REDC is comprised of local experts from private, public, and non-profit organizations.
Galvanize will use the funding to help finance the renovation of a 55,000-square-foot space that will accommodate our workshops, co-working space for tech startups and pending approval by the State of New York our immersive tech-education training programs.
Galvanize, a Colorado-based company, offers technical training in web development and data science. Across our existing six campuses around the country, Galvanize Web Development Immersive grads have a 91% job placement rate and $77,000 average starting salary; Data Science grads have a 92% job placement rate and $111,000 average starting salary. Galvanize will open in New York City in 2017, and upon approval from the State, will train students for careers in tech.
About Galvanize
Galvanize is a dynamic tech learning community that offers education, workspace and networking for students, startups and large companies. Galvanize teaches web development, data science and data engineering to students, offers support and workspace to member companies and provides over 200 networking events across nine urban campuses throughout the nation. Galvanize campuses bring together entrepreneurs, students, investors, mentors, and great people and companies to develop the skills, mindset and networks necessary to thrive in a technology driven world. To learn more about Galvanize, visit http://galvanize.com or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalvanizeHQ or follow us on Twitter @Galvanize.
About the Regional Economic Development Councils
The Regional Economic Development Council initiative is a key component of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's transformative approach to State investment and economic development. In 2011, Governor Cuomo established 10 Regional Councils to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions. The Councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. The Regional Councils have redefined the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom up approach and establishing a competitive process for State resources. After five rounds of the REDC process, nearly $4 billion has been awarded to more than 4,100 job creation and community development projects consistent with each region's strategic plans, supporting the creation or retention of more than 165,000 jobs.
