Bridge from Military to Cybersecurity Careers

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Welcome to CyberVetsUSA, an industry-led initiative that provides FREE training and employment opportunities to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists, and military spouses looking to enter the cyber workforce!  Offering the latest cyber courses and certifications from industry-leading tech companies, CyberVetsUSA is a skills-to-job pathway that aims to fast-track veterans into high-demand cyber careers.   

NOTE:  CyberVetsUSA is currently open to veterans seeking employment in the following targeted states:  Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia.  Additional states to be added through 2019/2020.

How Does It Work?

Explore Course Offerings:

IT/Cyber courses are available primarily as self-paced, online trainings to be completed within a 12-14 week time frame.  Depending on current skills, personal learning preference, and available time commitment, participants can pick the course that best suits them.  

Training consists of the following six tracks:

1. Cybersecurity Operations
2. Security Infrastructure
3. Software Engineering
4. Operations/Technical Support
5. Security Management
6. Network Security

Participants who successfully complete the program will be prepared for an industry certification and entry level cyber positions. The following is a list of the current CyberVets course offerings aligned to the respective job path:     

To further explore cyber career pathways click here

Register for CyberVetsUSA:

Interested candidates can complete the interest form form to receive a link to register for CyberVetsUSA.  Once submitted, an enrollment adviser will reach out to determine the individual learning path and available training options.

Support & Career Resources:

During training, participants will gain access to academic advisers, mentors, and virtual communities to enhance their learning experiences.  In addition, career resources (including resume writing, interview techniques, and career exploration) will be made available to those who achieve a 30% course completion milestone.   

Industry Certifications:

Once the course is completed, a free voucher is offered to the participant to obtain an industry certification for the related cyber course. 

Employment Connection:

Employment is a key success metric for CyberVetsUSA, and we want to ensure veterans have direct access to meaningful employment opportunities. Therefore, participants will be invited to join the Talent Bridge for Veterans job-matching engine, sponsored by Cisco, to build their professional profile and explore real-time job openings from hundreds of employers looking for qualified tech talent. 

Learn more about Talent Bridge for Veterans here

Our Partners

CyberVetsUSA is a public/private partnership between tech employers, local and state government agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit and Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) all working together to minimize barriers to entry and increase the available pool of qualified cyber talent.

Industry Partners

Non-Profit / VSO Partners

FAQs

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Questions?  cybervets@cisco.com

Rules:

• CyberVetsUSA – Official Rules for Cisco learners

Tools & Resources:

• 2018 Cisco Annual Cybersecurity Report
• Cisco Webinars: Cybersecurity Webinar Series
• Blog: Ways to a Cyber Career When You're Not a Math Geek
• Talos – Cisco Security’s Threat Intelligence Organization
• Explore Pathways to CyberSecurity Skills & Careers (Vets in Tech) 

 Related Links:

• Cisco Learning Network: Cybersecurity Training & Certification
• Cisco Learning Network:Military Resources
• Cisco Networking Academy: Cybersecurity Courses
• Blog:Virginia Veteran Cyber Training (VVCT)