Elissa Slotkin brings her Senate campaign to NMU

February 18, 2024
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TLDR:

  • US Representative and Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin visited NMU to learn about the cyber security program.
  • Slotkin emphasized the importance of preparing students for cyber security jobs.

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin, who is also a Senate candidate, recently visited Northern Michigan University (NMU) to tour and learn about the cyber security institute. During the visit, Slotkin expressed the importance of preparing students for success in the field of cyber security. She highlighted the potential for young people to work remotely for global companies and stressed the demand for cyber security professionals in the workforce. Slotkin was pleased to hear that NMU has added mandatory cyber security classes in high schools across the Upper Peninsula. As a candidate vying for Debbie Stabenow’s U.S. Senate seat, Slotkin aims to create opportunities for young people in the U.P. to secure well-paying jobs in the growing field of cyber security.

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