The Capital Region is one of the nation’s leading hubs for digital tech employment and is expected to add more than 130,000 digital tech job opportunities over the next five years.
Employers across all industries—from government and healthcare to the arts and energy—hire workers who can couple their diverse educational backgrounds with the top tech skills to succeed in today’s increasingly digital economy.
Gain in-demand capabilities to get the most out of your field of study, designed for students in all majors in partnership with Capital Region universities and preeminent businesses.
Distinguish your education and talent with:
The Generalist credential is geared towards non-STEM majors to prepare students for job roles that require an understanding of data analysis and visualization as well as data security.
This credential is geared towards STEM majors to prepare students for jobs involving specialized technical skills. Tracks include cybersecurity, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing.
By taking a selection of classes in conjunction with your major, you can participate in the Capital CoLAB’s Digital Tech Credential program. Digital Tech Credential students are targeted for recruitment by CoLAB companies and provided access to exclusive professional development opportunities.
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The Capital CoLAB is an action-oriented partnership, established in 2018 by the Greater Washington Partnership, of businesses and academic institutions that execute initiatives to develop the talent needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
This collaboration will reinforce the value of strong partnerships between academic institutions, industry, and government, and connect the region to bring innovations to life.
