Presented at
ShellCon 2020 Virtual,
Oct. 9, 2020, 3 p.m.
(55 minutes)
Cybersecurity leaders are beginning to recognize they need a new way to cultivate expert talent. Using apprenticeships as a foothold, they can bridge the workforce gap for a much broader population of Americans and bring in a new talent pipeline. To show an example of how this is currently being used in the US workforce, we will look at Purdue University's Cyber Apprenticeship Program (P-CAP), which provides an implementation path for successful apprenticeships. P-CAP blends traditional models for a Bachelor's and Master's degree and is built on the NICE workforce framework. In the program, apprentices can earn a degree while they are employed, gaining simultaneous on-the-job training and mentorship through an employer coalition.
Note: This presentation has content for Salute! attendees.
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Dr. Geanie Umberger
Dr. Geanie Umberger is the Executive Director of the Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program (P-CAP) a DOL-funded program at Purdue University. Dr. Umberger was the Assistant Vice President for Research, focusing on industry-academic research relationships, technology transfer, and economic development prior to joining the Purdue Polytechnic Institute as the Associate Dean for Engagement. In addition to her academic experiences, Dr. Umberger worked for IBM and Lexmark International, REGISTRAT (Contract Research Organization), NIOSH, and Bristol Myers-Squibb. She earned her doctorate degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology, MS in Public Health, and her Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College.
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