InvestUP Board Members NMU and Innovate Marquette SmartZone are involved in a national project through the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) to deliver inclusive digital jobs training and career placement support to rural residents across the country.
Through the program, CORI will recruit 12 AmeriCorps VISTA members to help build the capacity and implement tech-focused programs in 6 rural communities, including Marquette. VISTA members will serve for one year, beginning mid-July 2021.
With recruiting now live, NMU and Innovate Marquette SmartZone are seeking assistance in recruiting VISTAs, especially those who may be interested in assisting the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute with its mission in delivering cybersecurity and career exploration throughout the U.P. If you or someone you know is interested, learn more and apply here.