Preparation for a Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program (PCAP) Presentation uri icon

Description

  • Despite the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) job market disruption, demand for cybersecurity professionals remains high, with 460,000+ online job listings for U.S. cybersecurity-related positions posted from April 2020 through March 2021 (Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heat Map, 2021). A key effort to generate the talent needed to fill the current shortage involves cybersecurity apprenticeships. While apprenticeships can be win-win-win for employers, students, and schools, there are challenges in getting to that state. Ensuring students have foundational knowledge makes the process easier for employers and leads to more successful apprenticeship programs. This article considers key employer concerns about apprenticeships and describes how a preparation program can satisfy many of them.

Date/time Interval

  • 2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30

Participant

  • Clark, Ulku   Presenter   2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30