Highlighting Training Opportunities for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and The White House recently highlighted cybersecurity's critical role in keeping our digital world safe. This month, Deputy National Cyber Director Harry Wingo shares insights on the steps we can all take to protect ourselves online and calls attention to the growing need for cybersecurity professionals.

Click here to read the full White House blog post. 

From creating strong passwords to using multi-factor authentication, everyone can make a difference. But cybersecurity isn’t just a responsibility; it’s also a career opportunity with around 500,000 open positions across the country. This field is essential to safeguarding our digital infrastructure and offers meaningful, well-paying jobs.

Interested in a cybersecurity career? Check out one of these two amazing opportunities:

• Apprenti Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Technology Council & Fortyx80:
  An IT apprenticeship program designed to eliminate barriers for underrepresented groups. This initiative bridges the gap between tech talent and employers by covering all training costs, providing essential technology, and offering stipends during bootcamp. Participants earn while they learn, gaining hands-on experience and immediate job placement, ensuring a pathway to a successful tech career.
  
  
• Per Scholas: Become an apprentice or join cybersecurity training independently. 
  Per Scholas Pittsburgh offers no-cost, hands-on technology training, including cybersecurity, with remote and hybrid options. Participants gain industry-recognized certifications like Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), career coaching, and direct connections to job opportunities through an extensive employer network. This program prepares learners for in-demand tech roles, helping them achieve personal and professional success.