The U.S. Departments of Labor and Commerce announced the 120-Day Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint to help develop and skilled and diverse cybersecurity workforce.
The nation's economic health and national security depend on strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure, according to a July 19 news release. This will guarantee enough suitable candidates are trained for these jobs.
“The 120-Day Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint will increase awareness of current successful cybersecurity-related Registered Apprenticeship programs while recruiting employers and industry associations to expand and promote Registered Apprenticeships as a means to provide workers with high-quality, earn-as-you-learn training for good-paying cybersecurity jobs,” Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said in the release. “These newly trained workers will help protect our critical infrastructure, advance our digital way of life, strengthen our economy and improve access to cybersecurity career paths for underrepresented communities, especially women, people of color, veterans and people with disabilities.”
According to the release, this initiative is in line with the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to expanding Registered Apprenticeships.
“By using the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, employers will ensure that all apprentices benefit from a standardized approach to cybersecurity education and training,” Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in the release.
