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The Workforce Solution for the IT Industry
Employment in Information Technology (IT) occupations continues to be one of the fastest growing parts of the U.S. economy. Businesses are continuing to have challenges meeting their IT talent needs and creating a diverse workforce, which is why they are turning to apprenticeship programs to train the highly-skilled employees needed for this fast-paced field.
"Apprentice programs align academic classes, with the teamwork, problem solving, and adaptability of on-the-job training. Apprentices develop a thorough understanding of workplace dynamics in addition to training in current technology."
Ned McCulloch, Global Issue Manager for Skills Development, IBM
Apprenticeship LEADERs in IT
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Apprenticeship Works for the IT Industry
For more than a year, the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council has been running the Central Illinois Center of Excellence for Secure Software (CICESS), the first secure software Registered Apprenticeship program in the nation. The apprenticeship was developed by local employers, in partnership with Illinois Central College, who were concerned about the availability of secure software development professionals in their region.
Apprentices are employed part-time during the 32 months of the program, and test for IT certifications at the end of the apprenticeship. The program was designed to address national issues at a local level:
- A significant increase in the number of cyber-attacks by hackers exploiting defective/insecure software
- Unmet need for a workforce capable of developing software which is secure from cyber-attacks
- Unaffordable cost of higher education and unemployment of college graduates
Ready to Get Started with Apprenticeship?
If you want to create your own registered apprenticeship program, these resources provide the information and building blocks you need to start designing.
- Read the Apprenticeship FAQs to understand more about the apprenticeship model
- Check out the Quick-Start Toolkit for a step-by-step guide to building apprenticeship programs
- Learn about federal programs that can support apprenticeships in the Federal Resources Playbook
- Access the Apprenticeship Registration Tool for help with registering your program
Additional Resources for the IT Industry
- IT Industry Solutions Factsheet
- On-the-Job Learning and Related Instruction Outlines for IT Apprenticeships
- Information Technology Generalist Occupational Framework
- Cyber Security Support Technician Occupational Framework
- Competency Models for Information Technology
For more resources, program examples, and marketing materials, go to the Information Technology Community of Practice page.
