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UPCOMING EVENTS

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2024 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

We will attend the 2024 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference again this year in San Antonio, TX on December 9-10, 2024.

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ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024

We will attend the ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024 CTE Conference again this year in San Antonio, Texas, December 4-7, 2024.

RECENT EVENTS

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SkillsUSA National Cybersecurity Competition 2024

We were happy to chair the 2024 National SkillsUSA Cybersecurity Competition. Congratulations to the winners and all the participants!
June 24-28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia

CyberLaunch Florida State Championship 2024

March 1, 2024
We sponsored the CyberLaunch Florida State Championship 2024 this year in Orlando, Florida.

AHR Expo 2024

January 22-24, 2024

We had such a great time at the AHR Expo this year in Chicago. Thanks to everyone who stopped by booth S7920 and to everyone who came to see Chuck Brooks speak about Securing BACnet Networks.

2023 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

We attended the 2023 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference.

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ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023

We will attend the ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 CTE Conference again this year! We will be at booth 1001 under North Park Innovations.

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Instructor Training – Calhoun Community College

Cybersecurity
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, Alabama
September, 2023

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Instructor Training – Greeley-Evans D6 Career & Technical Education Center

IT & Cybersecurity
Greeley-Evans D6 Career & Technical Education Center
Greeley, Colorado
September, 2023

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SkillsUSA National Cybersecurity Competition 2023

We chaired the 2023 National SkillsUSA Cybersecurity Competition. Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to the winners!
June 22-23, Atlanta, Georgia

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Instructor Training – Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy

Cybersecurity
Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
Cobb County, Georgia
January 2023

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NEWS

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North Park Innovations Group, Inc. Expands Training & Educational Offerings

February 2023
North Park Innovations Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Marcraft, adding broad new hands-on training to their current HVAC training offerings.

Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy Adds Our Cybersecurity Essentials Program

January 2023
The Cobb County Innovation and Technology Academy has installed a Marcraft Cybersecurity Essentials Lab to support the cybersecurity classes they offer.

Atlanta Career and College Academy Adds IT & Cybersecurity Programs from Marcraft

July 2021
The Atlanta Career and College Academy has purchased and installed Marcraft Cybersecurity Essentials Program in addition to our networking and computer courses.

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Digital Forensics at Benha University in Egypt

June 2021
Marcraft, through its exclusive partner in Egypt, Espranza for Scientific Instruments, installed the first of its kind Digital Forensics lab at Benha University in Benha, Egypt.

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TRAINING BLOG

How to Prepare Students with IT Skills That Will Be in Demand in the Future

As an IT instructor, preparing your students for the future means equipping them with the skills that will be in high demand in the coming years. The tech landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve requires a focus on the latest trends and technologies. According to a recent CompTIA report, several key…

7 Steps to Effective Budgeting for Technical Educators

As the new school year approaches, educators and instructors face the perennial challenge of budgeting effectively to ensure they can provide top-notch education and training to their students. With over 40 years of experience, Marcraft understands these challenges and offers solutions that cater to the needs of modern technical training environments. Here’s seven practical tips…

IT and Green Tech Instructor's Summer To-Do List for the 2024-2025 Semester

As summer unfolds, it’s the perfect time for IT and Green Technology instructors to prepare for the upcoming academic year. Here’s a comprehensive to-do list to help you get ready for the 2024-2025 semester: 1. Review and Update Classroom Technology The first step in preparing for the new academic year is to evaluate the current…

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CTE NEWS

Alternatives to four-year college degrees like trade and technology schools continue to rise in popularity as enrollment declines and young adults figure out that they can make more money without the hefty price tag of higher education.

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Despite a competitive economy in which success increasingly depends on obtaining a college degree, one in four students in this country does not even finish high school in the usual four years.

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The study from Georgetown University found that certificates in fields like computer and information services, transportation and business can boost earnings by 20 percent, on average, over people who just have high school diplomas.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of the jobs that will open up in the next few years do not require a B.A. In fact, only about 25% do. The other 75% do not. They need on-the-job training.

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