Cybersecurity Support Specialist Apprenticeship

HCC's IT Cybersecurity Support Specialist apprenticeship program is designed for apprentices who will work as entry-level cybersecurity professional for local companies, progressively gaining new skills and IT certifications. Key roles and responsibilities might include: troubleshooting computers, installing cables and software, providing technical support, and resolving IT tickets. Apprentices will complete 23 on-the-job training work competencies over the course of one year. Upon successful completion, apprentices will be eligible to earn certifications in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+.    

Requirements for Admission 

Standard requirements for admission are: 

• Be 18 years of age or older by the program start date. 
• Earned high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to meet physical job requirements. 
• Have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation. 

Eligible Candidates

The Cybersecurity Support Specialist Apprenticeship program is open to prospective and current HCC students, as well as professionals currently working who are interested in the IT industry. Unfortunately, the current Cybersecurity Support Specialist Apprenticeship Program does not have openings for new apprentices.  If you are interested in pursuing the apprenticeship once openings become available, the next steps would be to ensure you met the requirements for admission and have copies of the required application documents. Please send an email to Apprentice@HowardCC.edu to express initial interest in this program and learn more information.

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Need more information? Prospective students and businesses, please send an email to Apprentice@HowardCC.edu.