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WAYS TO ENGAGE, LEARN & FUND YOUR MISSION CRITICAL JOURNEY

Every year, valuable scholarships, tuition reimbursements, and training discounts go unused in this industry. Whether you're just starting out or advancing your career, there are resources to help, even if you're not yet using a specific product or service. Explore the options below to see what might be available to you.

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SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS

7x24Exchange

https://www.7x24exchange.org

Our parent organization has one of the most cohesive Women in Mission Critical (WIMCO) programs and we were one of the first to do so. 7x24 has both national and local chapter events, including local WIMCO events with a plethora of content. Some chapter's have scholarships and internships as well, but in all cases the 7x24 chapters and the national chapter provide exceptional content. 7x24 is also the founding organization behind International Data Center Day. Watch for the wide variety of events.

The Nomad Futurist Foundation https://www.nomadfuturist.org

Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to demystify the world of digital infrastructure and the related technologies that impact every aspect of our daily lives. Our primary focus is to empower and inspire younger generations through exposure to the underlying technologies that power our digital world and cultivate the next generation of industry leaders. Through the contributions of our supporters, we are launching global programs in partnership with a range of education providers, NGOs and other nonprofit organizations committed to educating children in underprivileged communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and opening up opportunities for growth and new career paths.

MikeRoweWorks

https://www.mikeroweworks.org

Is an organization that works to help those in the skilled trades and understands that there are many forms of education.

RVA Rising

RVA Rising

https://rvarising.org/

Central Virginia organization focused on helping individuals achieve upward economic mobility with support and resources designed to enable strong community growth.

Salute Mission Critical

https://salutemissioncritical.com/

Is a global data center service provider with training and assistance to bring the military into the data center space. They also have programs for spouses and children of the military. They operate in several countries. Training is covered for many.

Overwatch Mission Critical

https://weareoverwatch.com/

Works to bring vets into the workforce in mission critical. As a certified service disabled veteran owned organization they have multiple programs.

US Chamber Military Spouse Program

(https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes/military-spouse-program) and (https://milspousechamber.org/)

iMasons
https://www.imasons.org

The infrastructure Masons is an organization of “Builders of the Digital Age.” Their motto is Connect, Grow, Give Back. They also have a podcast called the Digital Foundation Podcast (https://www.imasons.media/), which discusses various industry topics with industry experts. And, they have a scholarship program for those wishing to enter the industry.

PARTNERED SCHOOLS

VCU College of Engineering

https://egr.vcu.edu/current-students/scholarships/

Established in 2021, 7x24 Exchange of Central Virginia Chapter has funded a scholarship for Mission Critical focused students each year. Working with Engineering Departments Foundation, we have established and funded and an Endowment that will ensure financial support for generations to come.

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Old Dominion University

https://www.odu.edu/financial-aid/types/scholarships

Established in 2026, 7x24 Exchange of Central Virginia Chapter has worked with ODU to establish and fund an endowed scholarship aimed towards Mission Critical focused students each year. We are currently working to build up the endowment and provide additional resources for scholarships in the meantime.