ISEDJ

Information Systems Education Journal

Volume19

V19 N2 Pages 35-44

Apr 2021

Building a Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program: Early-Stage Success and Some Lessons Learned

Geoff Stoker
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC USA

Ulku Clark
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC USA

Manoj Vanajakumari
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC USA

William Wetherill
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC USA

Abstract: The United States, along with the rest of the developed world, is experiencing a shortage of cybersecurity talent in the workforce ((ISC)2,2019). Among the strategies being encouraged and used to close this workforce gap are work-based learning programs like cybersecurity apprenticeships. Well-designed apprenticeships can provide a win-win-win situation for employers, students, and schools. This article describes our experiences to date working to establish a meaningful cybersecurity apprenticeship program. We share the early success we have found as well as the lessons learned.

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Recommended Citation: Stoker, G., Clark, U., Vanajakumari, M., Wetherill, W., (2021). Building a Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program: Early-Stage Success and Some Lessons Learned. Information Systems Education Journal19(2) pp 35-44. http://ISEDJ.org/2021-2/ ISSN : ISSN: 1545-679X. A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of EDSIGCON 2020