Drexel University building cybersecurity talent pool through Registered Apprenticeship program
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Career training to prepare individuals for high-demand jobs as cybersecurity support technicians is underway at Drexel University through a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council (PATC).
- Cybersecurity support technicians play an essential role in safeguarding all aspects of their employers' information technology (IT) systems.
- Drexel's apprenticeship program comes at a time when demand is soaring for cybersecurity workers.
- Training for cybersecurity support technicians delivered by Drexel follows National Guideline Standards for the job role developed by CompTIA and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).
- The registration and development of Drexel Universities Cybersecurity Support Technician program is supported by the Apprenticeship and Training Office within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.