Cyber Proud Inc

City of rancho cordova workforce development program (2023-2025) description: provided training in it infrastructure and cybersecurityincluding industry-recognized certifications and wraparound career servicesto 14 residents under the city's arpa workforce development initiative. Outcomes: 1) while serving a small cohort, the program delivered meaningful skill-building and support for participants. 2) continued to face systemic challenges, as employers favored experienced hires from outside disinvested communities, limiting opportunities for entry-level candidates.

California apprenticeship initiative (cai): software development and it support apprenticeship program (2023-2026) description: in partnership with the sutter county superintendent of schools, the program serves up to 100 participants through pre-apprenticeship training in it infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software development. Training includes industry-recognized certifications and wraparound career services, with a pathway toward a 2,000-hour structured apprenticeship. Outcomes: 1) prioritized underserved populations, creating accessible and sustainable career pathways aligned with industry needs. 2) gained key insights into the challenges of introducing the apprenticeship model to employers new to this approach, emphasizing the effort needed to build awareness and develop effective employer engagement strategies.