Rep. John Ratcliffe recently toured the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA) where he learned about programs offered by Rockwall ISD and met with students and staff.
The tour was led by Alison Belliveau, principal of GBCCA, and Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal.
“I was grateful for the chance to meet with the folks at the Academy to discuss ways I can help support their important work to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the ever-evolving jobs of the 21st Century,” Said Rep. Ratcliffe.
While at the GBCCA, Rep. Ratcliffe met with the Rockwall ISD Cyber Patriot Club. The Cyber Patriot Club finished 19 out of 5,000 in the nation at the 2018 National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.
“As a cybersecurity chairman in Congress, one of my biggest focuses is finding ways to close the growing cyber skills gap in America,” said Rep. Ratcliffe. “The College & Career Academy’s STEM program and technical training opportunities are prime examples of the expanded educational opportunities we need across the country to meet the needs of the rising demand for cyber expertise.”
