The Case for Better, Smarter and More Inclusive IT and Cybersecurity Talent Development (PDF)

Organizations everywhere are realizing the risks and pitfalls involved in sticking with the status quo in terms of who they hire for tech, and how they hire for tech.

A paradigm shift -- from "buying" to investing in talent can open up a new world of possibility for employers; one in which realizing ROI and doing good are synonymous. Many employers, especially in the tech community, are uncertain that an apprenticeship program is right for them. But once they understand the benefits and ease of developing a predictable, skilled talent pipeline, a lightbulb turns on. Apprenticeship is the "triple-threat" of the post-pandemic hiring landscape. It gives employers the chance to boost retention while organically building diversity, equity and inclusive access into hiring practices. And it helps, through the use of world-class certifications, to close the tech skills gap so organizations can focus on what they do best -- knowing that their key workers have what it takes. Best of all, it's easy to implement, and employers don't have to go it alone. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about apprenticeships for tech in this brief guide. I hope you will feel confident and empowered to "take the leap" to a pathway that has nothing but upside for your organization, for the people you employ, and for the communities you serve and care about.