The Arlington Center. Table of Contents Facilities Center support status German recent event support examples Cybersecurity Project Proposition Elements

The Arlington Center

Table of Contents Facilities Center support status German recent event support examples Cybersecurity Project Proposition Elements Cybersecurity MOU draft, Program structure draft Special Projects: Energy Initiatives: Virginia Energy Workforce Consortium Special Projects: Arlington Community Energy Plan Special Projects: Transatlantic Study Tour: Executive Summary

Computer Labs (4)

Traditional Classroom (9)

Conference Room

Student Lounge

Arlington Center Location Map

Free Parking Free Parking is located behind the building after 5pm. Please ask the security guard at the office in room 110

Arlington Center Status Enrollments, Enrollments, and Enrollments!! Fall semester 2012 FTEs are 54 for evening classes. 100 Student Parking spaces are available after 5pm. Overflow parking is available at the Ballston Mall. Adequate assigned Instructor parking. Instructor lounge/ offices space available. College Military Outreach Office resides here. The Arlington Mill High School uses virtually all of the Arlington Center during the school day.

Arlington Center Local Initiatives Support FTE Enrollments!! Support Workforce Division enrollments. Support Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Support Arlington Mill High School. Support Arlington County as follows: Coordinate & support Economic Development. School Board appointed Advisory member. Small Business Advisory Council member. County Board appointed Energy Plan Advisory member.

County and Alexandria Initiatives Alexandria City Council appointed Commissioner on Employment. Virginia Workforce Investment Area #12 Board (WIB) member, WIB Strategic Planning committee member, and WIB One-Stop Developer and Committee member. The WIB is working with NOVA and the Architecture, Building, and Construction industry to assure and strengthen appropriate curriculum thereby assuring a reliable workforce. The Center hosts annually the highly regarded StarTalk Program.

Metropolitan Regional Initiatives Chesapeake Crescent Initiative (CCI) member. CCIs mission is to establish this Region as a global leader in energy, security and life sciences innovation through new models of government (federal, state, and local), university and private enterprise collaboration. Support Northern Virginia Regional Commission regarding the Aspen Institute, German Embassy, Representative German Industry and Trade (RGIT), German Study Exchange Tour, and local German Industry. Board of Directors, Episcopal Center for Children (non- denominational school serving Virginia, DC, & MD.)

State Initiatives Initially developed relationship with the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD). VCCS appointed Chair of U.S. Dept. of Energys Weatherization Training Assistance Program. VCCS appointed Education Chair of Virginia Energy Workforce Consortium (VEWC). Developed initiative and a plan to define a new Energy Career and Technical Education Career Cluster. Support German Embassy as facilitator, recent examples follow.

September 24, 2012

New Cybersecurity Project Proposition Elements Arlington County is the birthplace of the Internet. The Arlington Center can be NOVAs Cyber-Center! NOVA can lead Cyber transparency through Industry, K.12 education, and higher education partnerships. Develop and promote Cyber curriculum programs consistent with IT workforce demands. Address the most critical cyber networks on which USA security depends, such as: water & transportation systems, the electric grid, communications systems, and financial networks. (Wash Post [WP]101012)

Cybersecurity Proposition Elements We know our adversaries are stealing intellectual property and exploiting critical infrastructure to prepare for (Cyber) attacks. (Ibid.) Verizon & the Secret Service found 85% of all data breaches took weeks to discover. 92% of such breaches were discovered by third parties, not the system owners. (Ibid.) A state audit shows Maryland is unable to protect their own cyberspace. (Ibid.) Our community, region, state, USA, and the world are at cyber risk.

Cybersecurity Proposition Elements In 1996 the Clinger-Cohen legislation known as the Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) recognized how the world is interconnected via technology. ITMRA created Cabinet level positions (assistant secretary) called Chief Information Officers (CIO). President Clinton nominated Chris Applegate to be an Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury as its CIO. Chris could help lead the Arlington Center to the Cyber-Center.

Cybersecurity Proposition Elements Information Assurance & Cybersecurity is critical to attracting, retaining, and supporting local employers. Cybersecurity is not a line item or project. It is an Information Age imperative. (Oct. 2012, SmartCEO) Arlingtons economy has captured more federal security procurement dollars than Dallas and San Francisco combined. (Arlington Economic Development [AED]). Cyberconflict is already at our doorstep! Websites of six major banks were attacked in October 2012. (Wash Post 100912)

Cybersecurity Project Elements Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) initiated Plan X innovation & execution planning beginning September 27, 2012. Numerous, reliable estimates state thousands of Cyber attacks occur daily on USA Cyberspace. The Federal Power Act, 2012, is legislating and demanding U.S. Energy Power Grid security. A U.S. Power Grid was attacked in 2010. Cybersecurity is Global. (Was Indias September Black-out a Cyber attack?) Arlington has upwards of 20 large government & private employers with 80,000 employees. (AED)

Cybersecurity Project Elements A high percentage of Arlington employers have a technology focus. (AED) Arlingtons new job growth will increase by 62,000 jobs by 2030. Many of the new jobs will likely have a technology focus. Eleven new sizable employers will reside in Arlington by 2014. (AED) Arlington GDP increases rapidly with technology employment because salaries are greater. College degreed technology starting salaries are twice as great compared to other disciplines. (BLS)

Cybersecurity Project Elements Academic focus on Cybersecurity technology is limited based upon local survey offerings. NOVA can take the lead as it does with Emergency Preparedness. The new lead can be in Cyberspace Preparedness. NOVA Strategic goals are aligned. A NOVA Cybersecurity Program can be justified for: economic security, cyberspace transparency, local energy plan, patriotism, improve the likelihood of employment, expand ELI gateways, curriculum and award alignment. Curriculum foundations are in place.

Cybersecurity- How do we start? Industry must understand education is its partner. Industry Core Competencies, Credentials, and Certifications can be shared with NOVA. NOVA can analyze IT Industry Competencies relative to the VCCS Master Course list to assure Award alignment or address gaps. IT Industry existing workforce capable assessment. IT Industry existing workforce weaknesses. IT Industry workforce future attrition. Develop and expand intern & apprenticeships.

Cybersecurity- How do we start? Develop Industry scholarships for credit & noncredit IT programs. Combine resources of NOVA with Virginia Tech (VT) to jointly cause more transparency in Cybersecurity to increase articulation to VTs Cybersecurity graduate program. In doing so, develop a baccalaureate bridge between NOVAs existing AAS degree and a VT BS degree. GMU could be considered as a partner as well. Draft MOU follows. Draft Cybersecurity curriculum outline follows.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") dated this ____day of October 2012, by and between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ("Virginia Tech"), a state agency and educational institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), a state agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia providing comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs, located in Annandale, Virginia.

RECITALS WHEREAS both Virginia Techs Technology Office and NOVA share an interest in Information Technology educational programs as they relate to education, a reliable and available workforce, Cyber-security, economic development, research and outreach; WHEREAS Virginia Tech has the capacity to develop an in-depth curriculum targeting the development and education of an Information Technology competent workforce versed in the latest techniques and technologies in the industry; WHEREAS NOVA wishes to enhance its program offerings through the implementation of a fully developed curriculum in the area of Information Technology that articulates to either Virginia Techs Bachelor or Masters programs as funding and resources are available; WHEREAS Virginia Tech wishes to expand its instructional capacity and offerings as it relates to information technology including network engineering, data analytics, the Smart Grid, Embedded Systems, through collaborations with agencies, private industry and partner institutions of higher learning;

ACCORDINGLY, THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS: Virginia Tech and NOVA shall assess the parties existing curricula in Information Technology related disciplines offered by NOVA and Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech and NOVA will develop and strengthen relationships with the Information Technology industry, Trade Associations, Government and Military agencies, local K.12 Public School Systems, and local Corporations for purposes of improving sustainable workforce outcomes. Virginia Tech and NOVA will jointly develop curriculum and teaching materials followed by appropriate instructional pilot rollouts subject to funding and resource availability. Virginia Tech faculty and NOVA agree to pursue pertinent curriculum and faculty development in support of existing and new programs, subject to funding and resource availability. This work could support some or all of the following: a) Industry Certified Training; b) Transfer-oriented Associate degree(s); c) Career Studies Certificates; d) Develop an AAS to BS Bridge Program; e) Matriculaton to Virginia universities.

The parties, subject to appropriate funding and resource availability, agree to co-develop community college-based Information Technology content for a two-year Associates of Applied Science teaching module. The module(s) would be designed to teach security and social responsibility in the field, as well as combining organizational and management elements. The parties agree, subject to funding and resource availability, to: Develop an action plan for a joint assessment of existing curriculum as it pertains to Information Technology content. Develop and implement Studies in Information Technology course offerings in the subsequent academic year. Propose to the Virginia Community College System broad implementation across the systems colleges curriculum as appropriate.

Costs Virginia Tech and NOVA agree to work, subject to funding and resource availability, toward curriculum development; pilot; and curriculum initiation with a view to preparing a joint proposal for funding. The parties agree to implement the curriculum as outlined above upon identification of appropriate funding and resources in support of such implementation. The parties will endeavor to obtain appropriate funding to their commitment herein. Implementation funding will be managed under the rules and regulations appropriate to each partys organization separate from this MOU.

Title and ownership of any invention or discovery, whether or not copyrighted, patented or patentable, or otherwise, created solely at Virginia Tech shall remain with Virginia Tech. Title and ownership of any invention or discovery, whether or not copyrighted, patented or patentable, or otherwise, created solely by NOVA shall remain with NOVA. Title and ownership of any invention or discovery created jointly by NOVA and Virginia Tech shall be owned jointly. This MOU shall continue in full force and effect until: It is superseded by a written collaboration agreement signed by both parties that specifically amends this MOU, or Five years from the effective date of this MOU, unless terminated sooner by mutual agreement of the parties. This MOU will become effective as of the date first noted above. This MOU contains the complete understanding of the parties and cannot be amended except by written agreement of both parties.

Virginia Energy Workforce Consortium

U. S. Energy (Electricity) Industry Representation Edison Electric Institute (EEI) American Gas Association (AGA) Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Goal: Energy Industry Partnership with Secondary & Post Secondary Education Why? 1. The Energy Industry wants a qualified and diverse workforce supply pipeline. 2. The Energy Industry will experience 50% workforce reduction due to retirements by 2020. 3. The U.S. Energy demand will increase by 40% by 2025 and 253% by 2050. (SOURCE: World Bank/ PriceWaterhouseCoopers; 2010 & the Energy Information Administration, 2010)

HOW? 2006: U.S. Energy Industry created a central workforce clearinghouse function to assess and develop workforce solutions. This function is known as the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD). CEWD has an overarching national partnership with: utilities, unions, educators, WIBs, trade associations, and contractors.

A First: A U.S. Industry & Education work to ensure a workforce pipeline! 2007: CEWD developed and promoted a cooperative state consortium model. 2007: Initial launch a Virginia consortium. 4Q2010: Dominion Resources asked the Governors office to support CEWD. 1Q2011: The Virginia Energy Workforce Consortium (VEWC) was launched. 4Q2011: Governors Office recognition.

VEWC Formation Utilities, VCCS, VDOE, CEWD, & the Governors Energy Office organized the VEWC and its goals. Virginias educational resources were viewed as the linchpin to understanding the states ability to deliver curriculum satisfactory to the Energy Industry. The Virginia Resources Chair was established within the VEWC.

Virginia Resources Analyze the Energy Industry Competency Model. The analysis was done from the lowest to highest tiers of knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. Analyze VCCS post secondary course content that satisfies the various Energy Industry Competencies. Determine individual College course offerings. Cross-reference offerings with Career Clusters.

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The Arlington Center. Table of Contents Facilities Center support status German recent event support examples Cybersecurity Project Proposition Elements