Crane, Purdue Offering Cybersecurity Apprenticeships

Summary

Purdue University has partnered with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division to establish a new Cyber Apprenticeship Program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity skills. The initiative, supported by a job training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, plans to train 5,000 apprentices by 2023 through a combination of online education and on-the-job training.

This collaboration addresses the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in the U.S. and aims to create a diverse workforce by supporting underrepresented individuals in the field. By leveraging educational resources and industry partnerships, the program seeks to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities of the naval and defense sectors.

Why this matters for apprenticeships

This partnership reflects a crucial step in addressing the skills gap in cybersecurity and showcases the potential of registered apprenticeships to provide practical, career-oriented training. It exemplifies how collaboration between educational institutions and government agencies can effectively prepare a workforce for critical industry needs.