Bridgeport: Paier College to begin offering degree programs in software design & development
Experienced technology executive to lead new Web and Mobile Application Design department; Partnership with The Hispanic Coalition will provide scholarships for Bridgeport residents interested in pursuing in-demand careers
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Jan. 31, 2022 — Paier College today announced it has been approved to offer programs in Web Application Design and Mobile Application Design. The Connecticut Board of Governors of Higher Education approved the addition of an associate degree and certificate in Mobile Application Design and a certificate program in Web Application Design to the college’s offerings. Paier has also received permission to offer these programs from its national accreditor, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
“As I speak with business leaders around the state about the areas where we need talent, web and mobile development is often at the top of the list,” said Timothy D. Larson, executive director of the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. “The approval of these new programs at Paier Collegewill seed the pipeline of talented future leaders in our state by providing our students with additional opportunities to prepare for these in-demand careers.”
According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, careers in application development, web development and systems software development are expected to increase more than 20% from 2018 to 2028. A certificate in Web Application Design opens these and other in-demand career opportunities for students including data/cloud engineer, front-end developer and junior full stack developer.
“The jobs of tomorrow are based around innovation, information, and education. Paier College is leading the way by preparing higher education students in Connecticut for these jobs,” said Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04). “With many companies planning to call the 4th District home and its rapidly grown reputation as a hub for tech startups, this pipeline of talent will help meet the need for young people interested in careers in tech.”
Students can already enroll in the six-month Web Application Designcertificate program, and Mobile Application Design will be offered beginning with the Fall ’22 semester. Financial aid is available for students interested in pursuing a certificate or associate degree.
“Paier is focused on not only educating our students in the fundamentals of art, design and marketing, but in accordance with our mission, also preparing them with the skills they need to forge successful careers that meet the evolving needs of our society,” said Joseph M. Bierbaum, president of Paier College. “As we think about where the needs are in terms of jobs in our region and the types of careers our students are interested in pursuing upon graduation, it makes sense for us to offer programs that focus on the intersection of the arts and technology. While website and application design were once thought of as career paths for computer science majors, as technology is streamlined, the fundamental skills necessary for these types of opportunities lend themselves well to students interested in design and marketing.”