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15.0pt 37.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><div id="hs_cos_wrapper_heading"><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:27.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>February Newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 75.0pt 7.5pt 75.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><div id="hs_cos_wrapper_sub_heading"><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Program + Curriculum Updates | Success Stories + More<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:none;padding:30.0pt 37.5pt 15.0pt 37.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div id="hs_cos_wrapper_module_1487864380163589"><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=598 style='width:6.2291in' id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://reach.novacoast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/accent-newsletter%20(1).png?width=1196&upscale=true&name=accent-newsletter%20(1).png" alt="Driven by a mission to advance accessibility and inclusion in the cybersecurity industry."></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:15.0pt 37.5pt 15.0pt 37.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><div id="hs_cos_wrapper_hs_email_body"><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'>What's the Latest?</span><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our next class commences on <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, March 4th—</span></strong>Don't forget to sign up!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Apex has been in operation since <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>mid-2023</span></strong>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>18 Students Currently in Training:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> Our program is currently nurturing the skills of 18 students, each at various stages of the training process. The 10-week course, commencing on the 1st Monday of each month, serves as a foundation for their cybersecurity education. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>3 Completed:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> Three students have successfully completed our program, and we're thrilled to share that two of them are now gainfully employed in the cybersecurity industry. This success underscores the effectiveness of our training in bridging gaps and creating opportunities. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Apex Curriculum Update:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> To stay current with industry standards, our curriculum is undergoing updates to include the latest Security+ exam content. This ensures that our students receive the most relevant and up-to-date education. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Full Transcription Completed:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> Accessibility is a core tenet of our program. To further this commitment, we've recently completed a full transcription of the program, making it more accessible to all. <br><br>Now, the course can be consumed in 4 distinct methods: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo5;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Microsoft PowerPoint with auto advance, no screen reader needed </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo5;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>PowerPoint without auto advance, ideal for screen readers </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo5;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Standalone audio for each lecture </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo5;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Standalone text for each lecture <br><br> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'>Our First Success Story!</span><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Check out our recent documentary produced alongside WorkingNation, "<b>Empowering The Visually Impaired In Cybersecurity</b>".</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>This documentary showcases the remarkable journeys of our first Apex Program graduate, Curtis Jackson, and Apex Program Director, David Mayne, overcoming visual impairments and adversity to build careers in cybersecurity.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWt4Lb53ZvR6W14jb533LcP4SW5VG-2S59PplYN8yKgD03lYMRW7lCdLW6lZ3pYVbvFy718Mq1pW84YJFd7C7dR8W2_RvLB40Cw_TW6XGFD-50SJVlW5DBRTL68dsB1W4fW8pY5HBYspW19HM_j9hbSRMW3mm13b8dHzPZW8tb0Jd6S-_5HW6w5JXM7wNy2wW3vbY7m2FLL4xW26cFm_4tNL_cN8bC8WcvJWSsVnMp902Vhbc1W1PZmvr59dGk5W3FHgWQ52YQs_W43B1-v6L34Y4W7J7RC21kdg5CW8FbZ4c137DtkW7sJMdf7ns2CgVs_0q83w9VbRMS8VGbw6D1mW6hmHjd8nrnTnN1PDWY2LBQ9Kf2pw2SF04" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#5D63A7'>View the Documentary Here</span></b></a></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'>Where is the Apex Program?</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=257 style='width:2.677in' id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://reach.novacoast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Apex%20Map.png?width=514&height=294&upscale=true&name=Apex%20Map.png" alt="U.S. Map with Apex Logos in Active States"></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>At the Apex Program, we believe in the power of strategic partnerships to amplify our mission of inclusivity in the cybersecurity industry. Through both non-profit and government collaborations, we join forces with like-minded organizations dedicated to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities and expanding our reach. </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>We have expanded our program and state partnerships to include the following: </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Approved State Partnerships</span></u></b><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br></span></u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Alabama</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Colorado </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Indiana </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Kansas </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Kansas Workforce </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Kentucky </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Michigan </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Pennsylvania</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Washington</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br></span><b><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Nonprofit Partnerships </span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Envision </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Miami Lighthouse for the Blind </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br></span><b><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Upcoming Partnerships</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Arizona</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of California </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Florida</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Florida Lighthouse of Broward </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Florida Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision Tampa </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Massachusetts </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Mississippi</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Ohio</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>State of Texas </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br> <br> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'>Industry News + Stats</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 35% increase in information security analyst jobs between 2021 and 2031. </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>There were 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally in 2023, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Check out Cyber Seek to view the number of open cybersecurity jobs by state in the US:</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <br></span><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWt4Lb53ZvR6W14jb533LcP4SW5VG-2S59PplYN8yKgCK3lYMRW6N1vHY6lZ3lVVX-jW36pTdmfW1GjKrR6LcYJQVJB50R1bSdHvW7z5vKx7gRvS0W5MsT_t72QpccW60lY4978yB2MW82Hxx97TJSsMW3JJ5zq745GVnW7vGK1x3G4G4vW8QjGPh96QCqtW3y5j5W8bFVCPW1v-WdD4pZ7qxW1hmcH61QlZXKW6cpvYg8J01Z4W11w0-X81BPHFW5-5CXz46WyyYN7PRrTT_mqd0W32dgmM1GP41yW4cBZNW5syHw9W13w4cM7z5jgLW21ct0s9kJgByW1yMy955SGSZhf90Dp_K04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>https://www.cyberseek.org/heatmap.html</span></a> </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=50 style='width:.5208in' id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://reach.novacoast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Apex%20Program%20logo%20lockup%20%E2%80%93%20primary%20%E2%80%93%20full%20color%20(1)-1.jpg?width=100&height=84&upscale=true&name=Apex%20Program%20logo%20lockup%20%E2%80%93%20primary%20%E2%80%93%20full%20color%20(1)-1.jpg" alt="Apex Program Logo"></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our Mission</span><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The Apex Program is committed to bridging the gap in cybersecurity talent by empowering the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities through inclusive, accessible, and comprehensive training. Our mission is to nurture a diverse workforce equipped with the necessary IT security skills and certifications to thrive in the cybersecurity sector.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>In partnership with Novacoast, we ensure a solid educational foundation and job placement in the industry, further fostering a future where every individual can focus their distinct abilities on building a more secure digital world. </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Visit <a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWt4Lb53ZvR6W14jb533LcP4SW5VG-2S59PplYN8yKgCq3lYMRW69sMD-6lZ3lQW95Fy-029BPQQW2g1GzS1X_F2fW15jzsx60FQ_7W7ChXYw2Bsjm-N1Rx6dNMb4N6W5C8vcg92hTv8W8tVxh16KhX0GVh9t3t7mBRJNW9gGy2Y4Z_W12W7HvgvY28M0f0W5C66Qg87cL7BW62kYYm6180QsW2jsbRj452lsKW44MVN64gnjxXW1f3Krj7Q-7qqW3LVqQN4CdcZwW7WzR6z8hTRwbW8JyBzY78qxsrW7zNcPP706dGmN8BnFpM7McKBf6nX8fb04" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#5D63A7'>theapexprogram.com</span></b></a> for more information, or contact us at </span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="mailto:apexprogram@novacoast.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>apexprogram@novacoast.com</span></a></span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>We're deeply grateful for the partnerships and collaborations that allow us to expand our reach and impact more lives. 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