This is a remote position.
RapidAscent Cybersecurity Job Readiness Training
Provider: RapidAscent
(*Note this is with our partner, RapidAscent, and is not a Vets2PM program.)
Location: Remote
Focused Approach for U.S. Military Veterans
Cohort Schedule:
RapidAscent offers Full-Time Day Cohort Dates (17-week Duration) and Part-Time Evening Cohort Dates (23-week Duration) starting on the following dates:
- October 21, 2024
- January 06, 2025
- April 07, 2025
- July 07, 2025
- October 06, 2025
Engage in the RapidAscent Cybersecurity Job Readiness Program, specialized entry- to intermediate-level cybersecurity Job Readiness training, meticulously crafted to provide hands-on experience and elevate your skills into a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Job Readiness VA-Approved Program:
The RapidAscent Cybersecurity Job Readiness Program includes:
- Incident Response
- Risk Management
- Threat Hunting
- Product Security
- Network Security
All are tailored to a veteran’s industry of choice, including: Aerospace, Manufacturing, Energy, Financial, and Healthcare.
Program includes:
- Live online instructor-led training
- Gamified job simulator tasks
- Projects, team exercises, and enterprise systems
- A strong network of employers
- Advanced resume writing, LinkedIn, and interview skills
- Includes DOD 8570 compliant training and Sec+/CySA+ voucher
Benefits of this program:
- Job readiness training for core employer job tasks
- A team to help you transform into your career
- Help entering GovCon and Commercial Industries
- All while getting college degree credit!
- Earn all certifications you require to get employed!
RapidAscent prepares you to perform on Day 1 with on-the-job readiness training and direct connections with employers. Engage in advanced training, robust hands-on ranges, employer networks, mentors, mentoring events, and our supportive community.
Coveted, Mastery-Level Skills:
RapidAscent, in collaboration with City University of Seattle, offers learners 30 core cybersecurity credits. Benefit from sponsored networking events, connections to hiring managers, and access to cyber subject matter experts.
- Apply to this posting and we will submit you to RapidAscent (they will reach out to get you started)
- Complete a one-on-one assessment with your RapidAscent career counselor
- Complete one-way interview
- Obtain an acceptance letter and register with CityU for the RA program
- Participate in our Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program at zero out of pocket cost.
- Our hands-on training is competency- and skill-based, propelling you into direct employer job opportunities or paid apprenticeship programs. We take the same crawl, walk, run approach that works for the military.
- There are many different ways to get funding for your transition into a new career. We work with you to identify what programs you qualify for and combine various funding sources together to fully cover your tuition.
- The programs include SkillBridge, DOL, VA programs, grants, and more.
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