Upright Education, a leading provider of online tech education, announced today its partnership with Old Dominion University to offer technology reskilling programs in Coding, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, and Tech Sales. These reskilling programs, ranging from 8 to 24 weeks long, will be delivered online and led by industry experts.

The partnership with Old Dominion University provides students with access to world-class instruction and resources while offering them flexibility and convenience in their learning. Students will also receive unlimited career support until they land a job in their desired field.

According to recent reports, the Norfolk region has a high demand for tech jobs. As of 2022, there are more than 4,000 open tech jobs in the area, with more expected to be created in the coming years. The technology reskilling programs will help bridge the gap between open job positions and the pool of qualified applicants.

"The demand for tech jobs in the Norfolk region continues to grow, and Upright Education is committed to helping our students develop the skills needed to meet that demand. We are excited to partner with Old Dominion University, a respected institution with a long history of providing quality education to students." - Benny Boas, CEO of Upright Education

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Upright Education to expand our reskilling programs-style programs within Continuing Education. This partnership will allow the greater Norfolk region and beyond to have access to rapid career training that enables seamless transitions into technical career fields.” - AVP of Continuing Education at Old Dominion University, Renee Felts.

Enrollment in Upright’s reskilling programs through Upright Education and Old Dominion University are open now. For a limited time learners can receive a $1,000 discount off the tuition. Interested individuals can learn more and apply at techcareers.odu.edu.