KP’s Cybersecurity Apprentice program responds to the directive provided in Executive Orders (##, ##) placing astrategic focus on increasing the quantity and quality of America’s cybersecurity workforce. This collaboration opportunity is designed to increase the supply of talent by providing occupational training and experiential learning opportunities to populations often underrepresented in technology. KP defines a collection of individuals that share common traits or characteristics as a “portfolio” withinour overall cybersecurity talent development fund.
Veterans
Women
Minorities
People with Disabilities
To increase the quality, KP developsbranded career pathways that place a deliberate focus onthe knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required for careers in cybersecurity as evidenced by industry recognized certifications and experiential learning opportunities.KP’sCybersecurity Career Pathway is aligned to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Frameworkand Branded career paths are customizedwithKP Network Partnersallowing for maximum flexibility in the selection of content, program structure and target occupations.
The Kinetic Potential CybersecurityCareerPathway targets the role of Cybersecurity Analyst / Consultant, a generalist found in every category of the NICE Framework with an average salary of $95,000.
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Individual/Affinity Group (Partner)
Individuals collaborate as talent scouts and instructors—talent scouts, as the name suggests, help support the identification of candidates (increase supply) and instructors are responsible for ensuring participants develop the KSAs required for Cybersecurity Analyst / Consultant
Customer (Partner)
KP partners with Military Transition Programs, Workforce Development Agencies and other organizationsproviding career and transition support to individuals in our target demographics. KP continues to seek partnerships to identifya steadysupply of talent for our cybersecurityportfolios.
Educator (Partner)
KP is aCertified Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)training provider and aHealth and Human Services Qualified Provider supporting vocational training, transition support and job placement.KP will lead the delivery of professional development activities and provide case management utilizing its Ascend Talent Management System (ATMS) to track progress against an established set of KSAs.Branded career paths may utilize partner content / curriculum, instructors, technology and / or facilities.
Employers (Partner)
Employers are integral in facilitating real-life experiential learning opportunities on consulting engagements with federal, state and local government agencies (KP’s SBE, MBE*, DBE* and HUBZone* designations and access to talent with security clearance are often assets in government contracting). Employers enter into teaming agreements with KP, as prime or sub, on a specific scope of work that allows for a blended team of experienced professionals and apprentices.Employersand Consulting Engagement Customers are encouraged to consider KP Apprentices for full time employment.
Funder (Partner)
Client services is the primary funding source for KP Apprentices; WIOA fundssubsidize the cost of development and provide tax incentives to encourage employer participation.
