Partnership broadens company’s efforts to build skilled and diversified technology workforce

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, and George Mason University announced today an expanded partnership to create greater access to career development opportunities for students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and software development.

The partnership broadens GDIT’s efforts to cultivate a skilled and diversified talent pipeline of technologists in high-demand areas. It is also a key part of the company’s technology investment strategy launched last year, which focused on employee growth and upskilling as a priority. Additionally, it will enable GDIT to grow and advance its workforce with George Mason University, which is the home to the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting, the first-in-the-nation center to address the business, policy and regulatory issues in government contracting.

“Expanding our partnership with George Mason demonstrates our commitment to investing in the future workforce,” said Amy Gilliland, GDIT’s president. “As the largest and most diverse educational institution in Northern Virginia, George Mason has played a pivotal role in shaping our talent pipeline for more than a decade. We look forward to further strengthening our relationship so GDIT will continue to be a top employer of choice for George Mason students.”

“George Mason has been recognized over the years in numerous college rankings as Virginia’s top public university for diversity, innovation, cybersecurity, homeland security, service to military veterans and service to students outside the traditional college ages," said George Mason president Gregory Washington. “We are committed to partnering in the region to meet the pace of change in today’s workforce, providing opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds to pursue a rigorous education and lead successful careers, and attracting and keeping talent in Virginia.”

Under the expanded partnership, GDIT will collaborate with George Mason on several initiatives, including:

• Partnering with the College of Engineering and Computing as well as Costello College of Business to expand recruitment opportunities, career mentorship programs, networking sessions, technology open houses and capstone projects.
• Providing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in various GDIT events and initiatives, such as cyber hackathons, career development seminars, and technology showcases at the GDIT Emerge Innovation Center.
• Engaging with the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting.
• Offering industry expertise for George Mason’s Clearance Readiness Program to prepare students interested in a career in the cleared space.
• Providing leadership insight sessions focused on mental health, career pathways, work-based communication skills and resiliency.

This partnership marks the latest GDIT workforce initiative with high schools, colleges and universities across the country. In recent years, the company has partnered with educational institutions in Bossier City, La., Aurora, Co., San Antonio and St. Louis to build tomorrow’s technology innovators and make a positive impact in these communities.

George Mason was one of the largest universities to receive state funding as part of the Tech Talent Investment Program and has committed to increasing graduates in both undergraduate and graduate computing programs to almost 16,000 students over two decades. With flourishing partnerships with leading companies, including GDIT, as well as accelerating small business and entrepreneurship across the state, George Mason is building on the more than 15,000 paid or stipend-supported internships available to students annually.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $42.3 billion in revenue in 2023. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.

About George Mason University

George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., George Mason enrolls more than 40,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. George Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. In 2023, the university launched Mason Now: Power the Possible, a one-billion-dollar comprehensive campaign to support student success, research, innovation, community, and stewardship. Learn more at gmu.edu.

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