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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor="#EFEFEF" lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Good Afternoon:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Something to share from our friends at Novacoast!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Todd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Todd E. Stephens, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB Kentucky Technology Assistance Division (TAD)<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Novacoast Apex Program Team <apexprogram@novacoast.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 30, 2025 8:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> todde.stephens@windstream.net<br><b>Subject:</b> Apex Program - October Newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;background:#F6F6F6;border:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%' id=backgroundTable><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:none;background:white;padding:.25in 0in 30.0pt 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt 22.5pt .75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><div id="hs_cos_wrapper_logo_image"><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6X83lYM-W6N1vHY6lZ3mCW3by0Md80ygwJW59Tb532rKHgkW1mj-8P8KM-rxW3jvv9g8hKjGlW3tFbF66qwcq3W1Khnkq7lFy53N84FV18sRlj9W5XDV5B7-DL5yW2kbJBb8WZ1G9W3kJ3px8GVcMTW4-BtL_6_7wyyVjhg-Y51-J48W6QbKFF7W5Vr1VQ-_cm4vnQHBW8KKqrM7Lj0j8W3xRT5G2x1MBRW1w1WWq5x7Jn-W7kBPcb4HYnRzN6y59fvgBBGFW6KDhPM1clcJlW5SRZ8V7RZDlSW6rPFhT5SKQlpf2M2PmK04" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 style='width:1.0416in' id="_x0000_i1037" 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).jpg?width=200&height=58&upscale=true&name=Apex%20Program%20logo%20lockup%20%E2%80%93%20primary%20%E2%80%93%20full%20color%20(1).jpg" alt="Apex Program logo"></span></a><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 37.5pt 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'>October 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_i1036" 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><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><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The Apex Program is launching a new effort to spotlight our recent graduates! </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Last week, we kicked things off with an awareness<em><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span></em>post on LinkedIn introducing the initiative. And today, our first graduate spotlight went live\u2014featuring one of our talented alumni ready to take the next step in their career. <br><br>Be sure to check out both posts and follow along as we continue highlighting the incredible individuals coming out of the Apex Program.<br><br></span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=30 style='width:.3125in' id="_x0000_i1035" src="https://reach.novacoast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/LinkedIn%20Logo-1-1.png?width=60&height=58&upscale=true&name=LinkedIn%20Logo-1-1.png" alt="LinkedIn Logo-1-1"></span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our new posts </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6Xs3lYM-W7lCdLW6lZ3n4W5RHgxg1xZXnyW6PlTXb49KDGGN7S-7mGbhCRPW4Yyj4X8dKZMCN63z-yRf0c7KW1RDn712KzykGW341JxP8t5Lf9W1_DK-t79GJl-V5WQLD5PW2YYW49nZPk1thMVKW5MjBjC1DQMCkW2Ndhkn6tbTVLW3Hdq0h4cWRG2W7zgPKG92NLdcW6xT83s7WmNRPW34ST445SscqdW5J_VDH4ZW7FZW2f036K8DJ-PXW17FFGd7xzhKyN2T11pz2D_6jW2fvT_m5-SyYfW8xdvbK3_Tq5dW5FGK2V7WQqSxW68-dWT87pXGRf79v4fl04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>here.</span></a></span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Getting Started: Creating Your CompTIA and Pearson VUE Accounts</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br>If you are planning to begin your certification journey with us, there are a few important steps to complete before scheduling your CompTIA exam.<br><br></span><span style='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:l9 level2 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>CompTIA has recently updated their website, and all new students must create an account. This account will provide you with a CompTIA ID Number, which is required when setting up accommodations and registering with Pearson VUE </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Step 1: Create Your CompTIA Account</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Go to the CompTIA website: </span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6X83lYM-W6N1vHY6lZ3pyW85Pmzw2R4xv2W8yPw308mKPZcW6mLZhJ7xtK7VW4wDyv34Qg-r2N97wpHXbbB_-N4F0zk2rYJW4W768FMk2f_40CN6m8ST3rr_VNW92xMyV3LLjW9W5bMkrH7JB_2jW4sNl5p11xVskN7vxc6T7_8mkVcysJ44H5ySpW87Zv961tTc9MW80l__m5XnpDDW1X_mZK8qbky4W4tL_Gj69R2L0W7l0GlX2-KqqLW7fXL-f4d5-TWW9g1W0b5H86N5W3YB9ZB9dtydfW1tmttB8xnmfvf4Ttc-404" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>www.comptia.org</span></a></span></b><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:l3 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Select \u201cLogin\u201d at the top right of the page.</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:l3 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Choose \u201cCustomer Profile.\u201d</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:l3 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Select \u201cCreate an Account.\u201d</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:l3 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Enter your email address when prompted.</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:l3 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>You will receive a verification email at the address you provided. Open the email and follow the directions.</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:l3 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Once your account is created, you will be given <strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>a CompTIA ID Number</span></strong>.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><ol start=1 type=1><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo3;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Keep this number safe, as it is required for your Pearson VUE accommodations and exam registration.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ol><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Step 2: Create Your Pearson VUE Account</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo4;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Go to the Pearson VUE account creation page:<br></span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6Xs3lYM-W7lCdLW6lZ3kXW1yFkmC7LgQ9kW6tKxS48rXGmpN6C_KD8NX2xpTRm9H7GCkKBW6YnhZv2fDZqgW74jwlN4Vz_xSW90QzWt2D2TXgW8dbXx_1bkgTMN98jk_4dJ2fqW8GFb216Fk1fwW3VNCrj1cgW8yW2MsCB58RddrvMwcdph_7GwRW4J4BgQ6BpYt3W3Fb4td4WJ1LgW18pMwr1Vyq9tW5gTxMZ1mdXCPN600Vc84H_6HN8BNStBr2t6sW1rqhF45Wl6FRW7T40XM3xlGTMW586sS18q2KTpW1BjX7y8mfClDW8g71mp5jR1Y7f5yXY_204" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>https://vue.onhgcloud.com/asp/HgPortal.asp</span></a></span></b><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:l8 level1 lfo4;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>If you require accommodations, you may submit your request here as well: </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6Xs3lYM-W7lCdLW6lZ3lgW3SWPzJ8ZdFR_W43mJCW2Ykt4MVjF0QN85ByqkW6KgDdx623z_-W7cc16X3TvXY-N73TM8B6THbTW5pHpST7GMPPkW7HWBR01hmsbHW6h8cg83kNmS_W3TdWJY2DBtrVW37C3vV2cpQypW3p8XpW22vYdfW3c6hX24YfMT9W30CLsc1D6pL-W2nCJS02hFWbvW4L8b90819x_PN3kZwyW9DLpwV1x-HW6wrNyJVFGKP05z2FjgMY05jdlLb-cW2Y9Nvl8JKGh4W2GY7q51XWy5JW1Y1nvd4T53k3W3j4lhP1J_M4qf9cgJyg04" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#5D63A7'>https://vue.onhgcloud.com/asp/HgPortal.asp</span></b></a></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Completing these two steps ensures you are ready to move forward with the training and exam scheduling.</span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The Apex Program\u2019s Curtis Jackson Quarterly Scholarship </span></b><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal'>continues in our quest for candidates!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Each quarter, one deserving student will be awarded a full scholarship to the Apex Program. If you or someone you know is interested, be sure to apply through our </span></strong></span><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6X83lYM-W6N1vHY6lZ3mBW8Dk0dp269MhYN4LZW35Qds1gW8Z9wSV8PtTLQW5xN7RZ18YsFTN5Sz8hMZdqZtW52zFnK67jcNvW58RKVf2XY5NxW1XdnvG5-vTWcN5DjH-ggqB98W5y988t5ysymWW9k60bq6nhzKVW7zBNgS3P_MH-W1P-bKm2X4B8fVQ5WwM2XS2LcW25T6X11B6598W9bRGZ97v3CKkW2jd3W16dd21PW9m346J3tNpXLW5dy8p04v_KvYW3v_gf71z2jfTW5_SckQ11G49PW3sCm-x2tPSdkf8V9sld04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>contact form.</span></a></span></strong><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:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black'>\u2728</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <b>Our scholarship recipients so far:</b><br>\u2022 Donna Jodhan (2nd Quarter)<br>\u2022 Marcus Evans (3rd Quarter)</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Marcus\u2019s journey is especially inspiring\u2014he trained at the <b>Louisiana Center for the Blind</b>, where Curtis once served as his mentor. Seeing them connected through this scholarship is truly a full-circle moment. Check out his spotlight on LinkedIn </span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6Y23lYM-W8wLKSR6lZ3m4W748DQH1-DpcMMkmvrBtqkPBTrw2b13FvqMMqydw1QcK4lW65f9P263cQZCW11qSvx5WF98SW9hspLJ3V8gdpW7k_dMg48smBfW1rDxJ86lB0CsW5VRqX45lQX7-V-KW4z5sZgK0VkWLps6l2RLCW3Ydrlq16KfLZW5QcG0h38Gzl-W5lS7BH8DvD7sW61csB05xwYfLW3V9HWr3_fcvWW5PMDmg167JzdW7qvZBB7vCpwjW3RjGj72nV7vsW2wD2KM33BqFtW3vpvpH705WXfW3c3Nzn50yYpdW7L0Tt08HJN42N6qQJHyws64tW5BGHf26-xrHYW3qq7jk9cc83VN8P4dLYdHhfyf11BbHM04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>here</span></a>.</span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our next 3 classes commence on:</span></strong><span style='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:l7 level2 lfo6;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Monday, October 6th</span></strong><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:l7 level2 lfo6;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Monday, November 3rd</span></strong><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:l7 level2 lfo6;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Monday, December 1st</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Don't forget to sign up!</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6X83lYM-W6N1vHY6lZ3mCW7rQ9TZ3LRjD_W6yW8H_37DzWFW92wKK-6yJJRLW95k28L2Rs6FKW77HNFv7wzhWgW6l2D8j4NC5kGW6fRhZq4QtQwRVyf61B5jhQRyN8kVmVHsg2WfW8l3Xdf5494m3W4kdn1K26flKFW5K63Mk758HvZW7bfvBX3gG9YnN635yrzxlmbzVnM-pl3105h0N5hnMrkrBV2rVZVhrc7wx-12W3BfHx27D4WSHW4zg3_H4PYWkQW5sG2Zm8JK0rqW3bB17G57tJ4WW76gJGB5p3vTQf8J2d8C04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>Contact us for next steps.</span></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'>Exciting Apex News!</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%'><b><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black'>\u2728</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> National Disability Employment Awareness Month Is Here</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type=disc><li style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>We\u2019re excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) throughout October! </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>This annual campaign highlights the contributions of workers with disabilities and the importance of inclusive workplaces.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Academia, industry, nonprofits, and government come together during NDEAM to spotlight opportunities, share resources, and promote strategies that advance disability inclusion in the workplace.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo8;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Us on Thursday, October 23:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Webinar: Unlocking Talent\u2014Blind Professionals in Cybersecurity</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black'>🕑</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> 2:00 \u2013 3:00 PM ET<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black'>🔗</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'> <a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6Y23lYM-W8wLKSR6lZ3lYW97WGnX4-glKLW2qCcKS8-2MPTW5JyTgK5_gmV3W6Q_xrt1c1bJXVY1yYW8lX4FmW49FHPp2VQ_8NW86_hNB39dC5MW201qY925Lnl0W8spy728K29jpN6n_8Z8Tc_TcN1fvvyz6dXN2W1vB6l71x6-nJN5qzXqkSkmDsW45KqCF7HW6zlV5qD3N53fj3nF7PNwLcGPHnV7nXrt4K0R9mW60crbd32rl8VW6WCzP-3WvYcKW8TcLQ25NfQ5dW4NBLn_1qKbKrW5Mbpky6yGRF4W91c_Cd7WMCQPN6zTsPJs0_NCW4r3xmY5SfHNVW7xcWqF7p6kg-W6NtKhH8CqD8yW3xV6r78vk-jDdWM26-04" target="_new"><b><span style='color:#5D63A7'>Join Zoom Meeting</span></b></a></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Meeting ID: 853 3746 8255<br>Passcode: 328534</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Dr. Kirk Adams and leaders from the Apex Program for an inspiring conversation on building a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce. Learn how blind professionals, empowered by virtual training and assistive technology, are stepping into vital cybersecurity roles\u2014and how your organization can tap into this underrepresented talent pool. </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Apex Spotlight<br></span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> Dr. Kirk Adams </span><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>\u201cBlindness is a significant disability, and for people with significant disabilities, including those who are blind, only 35% are in the workforce. While 7 out of 10 working age adults in the general population are employed, only 35% of people with significant disabilities participate in the workforce.\u201d</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>During this National Disability Employment Awareness Month, it could not be more fitting that we shine a light on our very own <b>Dr. Kirk Adams</b>. For three years, Dr. Adams has been advising the Apex Program and making a significant impact. With a PhD in leadership and change, Kirk has dedicated both his academic and professional career to addressing these systemic challenges with detailed analysis and action. Born sighted, he became blind at the age of five when both retinas detached.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Dr. Adams is the immediate past president and CEO of Helen Keller\u2019s organization, American Foundation for the Blind, and is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the advantages of employing individuals with disabilities. When Dr. Adams was introduced to Novacoast and Apex, he immediately saw an opportunity to accelerate the success of the program\u2019s goal to provide CompTIA certification training to address the national cybersecurity talent gap. Quoting a fantastic recent interview with </span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6Y23lYM-W8wLKSR6lZ3mlVxcvDy1mhyPHF3pwRry7Zl_W7sCRJZ6vx4cQMXtZBxXjfqHN3MnlRhpP89pW71mVYy1zHThyW5Kvrk13F_jc6W6ZTsqH581JMsW2QhrGq2-b8csW4zcS8N3f3WKrW2XqnDf5RDbBxW6vvM55992h5WW2c6fzY6ZMvgYW5vw18h4dhK5JW4qT5Lm2Lp5_pW61wwlQ7_Kvv7W3qmM5g75l-HWV4WXzk5GTwqPW4FDntk7h8D0dW79JJCw5csWGGW3B63r17k2ryDW2mVRGt1vglXvW66yClZ1CyFNrW2yZ_cg1TlP5RW4l6g3K18gnfkW7bkdrG5dwW2YW3HSBqz6V6nr9W5FqbF72Zmrddf1P1xPx04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>GeoCyber Systems LLC</span></a>, </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Dr. Adams shared a message that is both urgent and hopeful, \u201cThe cybersecurity industry has access to an enormous pool of talented professionals who remain largely untapped due to systemic barriers and misconceptions about disability and capability.\u201d</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>For the cybersecurity industry specifically, Dr. Adams stated that the Blind and Visually impaired have an advantage, \u201cWe can\u2019t use a mouse, so there are 300+ keystrokes we learn to navigate websites, use search engines, spreadsheets, et cetera. This level of technical proficiency and keyboard navigation expertise often exceeds that of typical computer users, providing advantages in cybersecurity environments where command line interfaces and keyboard short cuts are common.\u201d</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>In this same article, Dr. Adams connected disability experience even further to cybersecurity competencies, \u201cThe lived experience of disability allows you to develop really unique strengths \u2013 resilience, perseverance, grit, creative problem solving, risk analysis and management, communication skills, and working in teams.\u201d</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>This October, the Apex Program would like to sincerely thank Dr. Kirk Adams for the significant impact he has made on our growth and success.</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'>New Featured Story!</span><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Tune in to hear how the Apex Program is creating new opportunities in cybersecurity!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Dr. Kirk Adams, PhD\u2014Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Consultant at the Apex Program\u2014shares the vision behind Apex and how it\u2019s opening accessible pathways for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to build successful cybersecurity careers.</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>From the program\u2019s origin story to its long-term impact, Dr. Adams highlights how Apex is redefining inclusion in the cybersecurity workforce.</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/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6Wg5kvg8W50kH_H6lZ3kwW7SWcj915HN6_N1RsMn8L22VvW7SqkBW6mlJ3rN895R35gxDbTW3QN2526f2CrPW4Rpyyx43PhlFW19nJrM9b8rWGW3j2HqS4BKV_TW8j3DYC1Ss3kDW1Xyrty3J3KgpT9ry555ZzScW3hB8YD5dDBVjW60YTTJ1VWBq8W95s4p64Kmk-sW8G0QG35wVNvgW8p6-xw14Nsd8W7Qssdj6m4RtCW4Pwwj-2CPnYBW3QfSy94QrrzMVFTx6w2VD2C_W1gDp6J91zLHRVYqDD392kRCMW5H8Z9t45P2BFW8bqMyZ63LyvDW18v4nw3gT49DW5JRqc63mV8P4W4Vcs1X458cgpW8JzBq45YPC5FVc1NM770PW8RN8LPSHt_Lf57W1kNv0563QBSXW7bgsJX2DKN94f32sq4j04" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#5D63A7'>Access the Podcast Here</span></b></a></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'>Industry News + Stats</span><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Cybersecurity Hiring Trends Update:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> NICCS or the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies host a Cybersecurity Career Map which is a great tool to explore for open jobs and opportunities by city and state. <br><br>You can filter for remote work as well. While not all these openings are entry level, several of them are.<br><br>This is a great resource for Apex and for our graduates as we look for work together. <br><b>Check it out </b></span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6XM3lYM-W7Y8-PT6lZ3mbW8l2kY-1DV2WmW72Yy5P7GVtq7W4J7J6-6Z9ScrW7KHm_k7k47JxW6hlJMn6XRlKfW3jzy769l5d0sVVnKzM2J33_0W4vSB0H5FSFLtVHX-k77TMTs7W8ZgzMm97cfw7W3CvGDq8YS8wkW8r2R-l55bk84W7kYQKh41Q-8gW4_kcXJ96tDtLW6M03971BC_NhW2m2gkw8yrT_1Vnpg885m0-WwW44Lgx28zvSg_W7LNfq35S4ySvVY-21l20PG1FW8F1MYy59VXyVW4vvH4s42HmzdW1pkYCn8VQWkDW1WC57f2q5Bk3W6dhWnY5fG8D_N54gnMyHFgQVf2SG0mK04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>here</span></a>.</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Top five states by job postings:<br>\u2022 <b>Virginia</b> \u2013 53,855<br>\u2022 <b>California</b> \u2013 44,344<br>\u2022 <b>Texas</b> \u2013 42,559<br>\u2022 <b>Maryland</b> \u2013 27,050<br>\u2022 <b>Florida</b> \u2013 23,792</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>For more insights and interactive tools, visit </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a 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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 style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;-ms-text-size-adjust:100%'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>If you are interested in working with our program please reach out to us and we would love to bring you aboard. <b>Contact us</b> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5D63A7'><a href="https://reach.novacoast.com/e3t/Ctc/LR+113/c1N0l04/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6X83lYM-W6N1vHY6lZ3pSW95T22h4FySCHMqsf5wT7VFWW2XPgSF85KyRCW6Rky2R6BHxszW957_mg3sZ7rWW3Lfz4p54vGv_W5FgmZf5h2zbqN4j6vhd2CQCGW2_7c5t5797Z-W47VD4h7N9cJfW6cYqf26cbm-2W7r4pPs6_K3QJW5XkWXN8Y4N12W4MPgdJ3BYpQ1W5c3T5y2ZFN7-W6pKfsQ55Hb-PV5YWMG2XTCZyVLHjTy1jQNqyW8wLgnC1VQWrjW53zpR01nzKctW5BdTBv4BGL5HW61gTS027nhv6f3nyyvs04" target="_blank"><span style='color:#5D63A7'>here</span></a>.</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </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-size:6.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:6.0pt;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><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_i1033" 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:black'>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:black'>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:black'>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/VWZJYg8Rxf3YW7_sRSf5gQxh8W3Dl4Sm5D52BlN6tf6X83lYM-W6N1vHY6lZ3kPW4ShmM_3YcpJ_W4_MmCK9kV7t_W4rLzKH4GXMhLW6Z4qZD9067qQW2Lc8wv2BtRgnW533k032ppMTFW4yjC_S2M8HBMW3c8CWw3g6vf5W8FPGy290FKYwW5vZhWh5lbGXfW87qWsM2HSThfW3t5F5P2PjLxWW32Zz6n7nhr6lW4WwqsB1SpLgTW87Bg_c6wWbyGW6ZpTml7nK6bNW8Bwlrn80zmf4W8_4XQ98ZzXPHN3SLkYGb74DRW4JTWJX3trV_kW1LN2LR7TZ7jjVZbH5B96mwsjf3jjYq-04" 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'> We're deeply grateful for the partnerships and collaborations that allow us to expand our reach and impact more lives. The Apex Program remains committed to fostering education, providing opportunities, and creating a more inclusive future in the cybersecurity landscape. </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'>Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. </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'> </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'>Warm regards, 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