The Texas Bitcoin Foundation and Texas State Technical College are partnering to launch the first professional certification programs in bitcoin mining

AUSTIN, Texas, 14 November 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today Texas Bitcoin Foundation (TBF) and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) announced the launch of the first professional certifications in bitcoin mining offered by any institution of higher learning anywhere in the world.

The programs, generously funded by philanthropists Felicia and Gideon Powellwill prepare students for employment of the growing number bitcoin mining companies operating in Texas.

During the last few years, Texas has become a world leader in bitcoin mining as local mining companies have been founded and large international ones bitcoin companies have moved to Texas. Miners cite good regulations, plenty of energy, relatively low energy costs and a skilled workforce as reasons why Texas is a preferred jurisdiction for my bitcoin.

Gideon O. Powellchairman and managing director of Cholla Inc. and a bitcoin spokesman, explained why the TSTC initiative sets Texas apart:

“Texas is an energy power plant, and bitcoin Mining is an emerging energy business that is already providing jobs, economic development in rural communities and improving the resilience of the ERCOT grid. My wife and I appreciate it Texas State Technical College focus on the needs of Bitcoin mining industry and are delighted to support their innovative programme. We are committed to supporting initiatives that ensure Texas remains a world leader in energy innovation and is eager to continue to learn, improve and scale mutually beneficial programs for decades to come.”

The Texas Bitcoin Foundation, a public charity focused on bitcoin-related research and education, obtained funding and facilitated curriculum development for the new professional certification programs by spearheading knowledge transfer between leading Texas-based bitcoin mining companies and TSTC management.

Natalie Smolenskifounder and CEO of Texas Bitcoin Foundation, said, “Texas has taken the lead globally in welcoming bitcoin miners to our great state. Our natural resources and friendly regulatory climate certainly provide huge benefits for miners, but we also have a world-class workforce skilled in exactly the ways this growing industry requires.”

Cledia Hernandezassistant vice-chancellor for external relations and workforce development at TSTC, added that keeping up with new technologies is part of the college’s mission:

“TSTC remains at the forefront of innovation as we train the next generation of Texas talent,” she said. “As with others Texas industries, we will ensure that Texas has the workforce it needs by providing valuable technical skills to help more Texans get hired.”

TSTC is in the process of recruiting students for more bitcoin mining certificate programs scheduled to start in early 2023. Training will focus on Bitcoin Mining, software, hardware and electric power. As students move through the programs and are hired by Texas-based bitcoin miners, TSTC will expand its training offering to meet industry demand.

For more information on TSTCs bitcoin mining certification programs, visit the TSTC website at https://www.tstc.edu/workforcetraining/.

For more information on Texas Bitcoin Foundation, visit https://www.txbitcoinfoundation.org/.

For more information on Cholla Petroleum, visit https://www.chollapetro.com/.

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SOURCE Texas Bitcoin Foundation