White House launches "Service for America" initiative to address cybersecurity workforce shortage, focusing on skills-based hiring and removing degree requirements.
The White House has launched the "Service for America" initiative to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage, with nearly 500,000 positions unfilled in the U.S. The program aims to promote careers in cybersecurity, technology, and AI by hosting events and workshops, and by removing unnecessary degree requirements to attract a diverse applicant pool. Supported by a $244 million investment in apprenticeships, it emphasizes skills-based hiring to widen access to job opportunities.
September 05, 2024
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