Courtesy of Bowies State University
Bowie State University, in collaboration with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and Maryland Department of Labor, are proud to announce a new partnership between CodePath and Bowie State to expand tech career opportunities and Maryland’s cyber workforce. Bowie State University is Maryland’s first Historically Black College/University (HBCU), and CodePath is a national nonprofit that integrates career-ready computer science courses into college degree programs.
This collaboration is the result of a cross-agency effort to strengthen the state’s technology workforce pipeline and expand access to high-demand tech career pathways for Maryland students. Through CodePath’s curriculum and industry connections, Bowie State students will gain access to advanced training in software engineering, cybersecurity and related fields, as well as career support and direct employer engagement.
“At Bowie State University, we are committed to preparing our students to lead in workplaces of the future with innovation, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset,” said Bowie State University President Dr. Aminta H. Breaux. “The partnership with CodePath and our state agencies expands access to advanced training in fields such as cybersecurity and software engineering, and it also ensures that Bowie State students have a clear pathway from the classroom to high-demand careers. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce for Maryland and beyond.”
This initiative is part of Maryland’s broader effort to expand CodePath’s impact statewide, providing free training to at least 800 students in cybersecurity and AI. Working with partner universities, the program aims for 60 to 80 percent of students in CodePath courses to secure technical internships or job placements in fields such as software engineering and cybersecurity, helping Maryland build a stronger pipeline into critical sectors.
“Maryland is committed to ensuring our students have career-connected and industry aligned learning, resulting in economic mobility,” said Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Sanjay Rai. “These efforts prepare home grown talent and make Maryland more competitive in attracting and retaining key industries.”
To highlight the new partnership, Bowie State University hosted a Demo Day with CodePath today, where students showcased projects and connected with industry leaders, employers and the campus community.
