Closing the Skills Gap: ECPI University’s Unique Apprenticeship Program In SC

ECPI University’s South Carolina (SC) cybersecurity apprenticeship program, approved by the SC Department of Labor in October 2022, offers a fresh approach to closing the skills gap. The program’s first
cybersecurity apprenticeship began in Columbia this June, partnering with Reliable Technology Solutions. The Charleston and Greenville campuses will soon follow with apprenticeship opportunities.

Synchronized Cooking: Two Culinary Competitions in One Day

Kitchens were buzzing with activity as student teams competed against each other for
scholarship dollars at both campuses of the Culinary Institute of Virginia, ECPI University’s College of Culinary Arts, on April 28.

The Norfolk and Richmond locations were participating in a “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” culinary competition, with four student teams participating in Richmond and eight teams in Norfolk. This was CIV Richmond’s first culinary competition since opening in 2022.

Columbia Cybersecurity Team Triumphs at Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition 

ECPI University's Columbia campus cybersecurity team, D0wn the L1ine, made waves in the world of cybersecurity by securing first place at the highly acclaimed Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC) held on April 16th. The team faced a highly competitive playing field, including schools like Clemson University, The Citadel, University of South Carolina, and the United States Naval Academy, to secure the gold. 

Be EPIC with ECPI University

At ECPI University, we strive to promote engagement, persistence, individualized attention, and consistency in all we do. 

Below are the most recent* faculty and staff members recently recognized for going above and beyond for students at their campus. Congratulations!

January 2024 EPIC Employees: