2023 Digital Trust Workforce Inclusion Program: Atlanta, GA

 

Launch your new IT career with your first ISACA certificate! No tech experience required. For adults who are seeking to enter the IT workforce and live within commuting distance to Atlanta, GA, apply today!

Application Closed

If intereseted in participating in this program, please reach out to academics@isaca.org. 

Program Offering:

The Digital Trust Workforce Inclusion Program will provide an innovative, collaborative approach to create a pipeline for a diverse IT and Cybersecurity workforce. ISACA provides industry-recognized curriculum, certificates, certifications, and training that are well positioned to support the IT and Cybersecurity workforce demands. This includes the Certified in Emerging Technology™ (CET™) stackable certificate that is being offered to the Atlanta community.

We will select 25 Atlanta applicants to receive weekly in-person classes facilitated by ISACA certified industry experts (see the four class options below), job readiness workshops, certification exam prep, One In Tech Continuing Education Stipend for select participants who complete the program, career fairs with local corporations and academic institutes, and access to ISACA resources and training. 

If selected, we recommend you try to take all four classes, but understand that you may be limited by the dates and times:

• Cloud Fundamentals
  • Dates: Aug 19 - Aug 30, Times: Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-1:30pm, Location: TBD
• Blockchain Fundamentals
  • Dates: Sept 6 - Sept 16, Times: Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-1:30pm, Location: TBD 
• Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals
  • Dates: Sept 23 - Oct 4, Times: Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-1:30pm, Location: TBD 
• Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
  • Dates: Oct 11 - Oct 18, Times: Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-1:30pm, Location: TBD

Application Criteria:

Applicants must:

1. To apply, you first need a free ISACA account.
2. Be 18 years of age or older
3. Have an interest in a career in IT or cybersecurity
4. Reside within commuting distance of Atlanta, GA
5. Identify as a member of an underrepresented community in IT (this may include race, gender, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, etc.)
6. Submit a completed application
7. Pay the US$50 program fee if selected (fee waivers are available in the application and by request at info@oneintech.org)
8. Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection

This program does not require completion of high school or college.