Tech Training Opportunities For Military and Veterans
Jobs in technology tend to be abundant, interesting, and well-paid. In addition, they often offer more flexibility, job mobility, and work/life balance than many other careers.
Employers and educational programs actively recruit women, people of color, and veterans. Just as there is a wide spectrum of tech careers, there is also a varied list of resources for you. Who knows? Something on the list below may have the life-changing opportunity you’re looking for:
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security has published A User Guide for U.S. Veterans Entering the Cybersecurity Career Field. This comprehensive resource includes career and scholarship information.
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Apprenti
Apprenti is a tech industry apprenticeship program. Anyone is eligible to apply.
Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Networking Academy offers a variety of free online tech courses as well as virtual career fairs.
CyberCorps
CyberCorps has a Scholarship For Service (SFS) program designed to recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industrial control system security professionals, and security managers to meet the needs of the cybersecurity mission for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments.
This program provides scholarships for up to 3 years of support for cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate education. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation. In return for their scholarships, recipients must agree to work after graduation for the U.S. Government, in a position related to cybersecurity, for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.
Manpower Academy of Advanced Manufacturing
Manpower Academy of Advanced Manufacturing is a no-cost, 12-week, comprehensive program with paid hands-on training. Students will study and gain certifications in Industrial Automation and Control System(IACS), Programmable Logic Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces(HMI).
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy provides an 18-week (or two 9-week terms) training for high-demand careers in cloud development, cloud administration, cybersecurity administration, or database and business intelligence administration. Program graduates have an opportunity to interview for a full-time job at Microsoft or one or more of their hiring partners.
NPower
NPower was designed to help military veterans and young adults from underserved communities get into tech careers by offering tuition-free training in Tech Fundamentals, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Coding.
NS2 Serves
The NS2 Serves program is a free, three-month intensive training course that equips Veterans, active duty military and and Gold Star spouses with valuable skills for today’s high-tech, in-demand careers.
Tech Qualled
Tech Qualled Launchpad Academy offers a comprehensive 7-week training program was designed for veterans who are looking to pursue a Sales career in the High Tech industry.
DoD SkillBridge
If you’re still in the process of transitioning to civilian life, the SkillBridge program can help connect you with industry partners and the real-world job experience you need.
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