To eliminate these two things, we need to lower the barrier to entry across verticals with a B2B approach, connecting ideas, companies and markets with open source, fully customizable, no-code blockchain-smart contract tools to make the adoption of blockchain easy. Two major issues create a high barrier to entry: The capital expenditure needed to develop workable blockchain solutions is insurmountable for most companies, and the technical know-how and development expertise needed to build an effective solution are limited and would take too long to implement. Ĭertain industries are slow to adopt new technologies and ideas because there's a high barrier to entry for mass participation.

Working with partners like CNM Ingenuity helps to ensure that blockchain education is making an impact and delivering the skills that employers are seeking.'Ībout the author: Rhea Kelly is executive editor for Campus Technology. 'From cryptocurrencies to decentralized ledgers to supply chain applications, the technology is being adapted at mass within most industries. 'Blockchain technology is now one of the most sought-after skills in today's workforce,' commented Ryan Williams, executive director of The Blockchain Academy. The center will also integrate blockchain projects with the work coming out of the college's Fullstack Web Development, Internet of Things and Data Science bootcamps, with the aim 'to provide collaborative opportunities to develop production-ready blockchain solutions.' In addition to the training initiative, the college plans to create a Blockchain Center of Excellence, which will 'pair CNM blockchain students with community partners in an effort to develop blockchain solutions that help solve the community's most pressing business needs,' according to a news announcement. 'This partnership allows us to stay ahead of the curve and keep these training opportunities up-to-date with the latest technological advances.'

'Through this great training opportunity, we're providing individuals with the high-demand skills needed to get jobs in blockchain technology, which is expanding into all areas of the economy,' explained Bill Halverson, senior technology advisor at CNM Ingenuity, in a statement. The organization partnered with The Blockchain Academy, a consultancy that provides a wide range of blockchain courses, to launch the initiative.ĭesigned to serve students in industries such as law, finance, healthcare and education, the classes offer both instructor-led and self-paced curriculum, from a basic introduction to blockchain to more advanced certifications such Multi-Stack Blockchain Developer. Central New Mexico CC Launches Blockchain Training, Center of ExcellenceBy Rhea Kelly12/22/21ĬNM Ingenuity, a workforce training-focused nonprofit created by Central New Mexico Community College, is introducing accelerated training opportunities for in-demand job skills in blockchain technology.

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