Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program
By Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program
Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program was developed to fill an industry need of more than 500,000 cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. This innovative program provides a path to higher education, certifications, and cybersecurity on-the-job-learning through apprenticeships. Learn more at purdue.edu/pcap
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Federal Award Id. No. HG-33038-19-60-A-18, CFDA #: 17.268-H-1B Job Training Grants
Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship ProgramNov 06, 2020
Cyber Apprenticeships and Minority Business Enterprises
In this inaugural episode of Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program podcast, we are joined by representatives from the National Minority Supplier Development Council and division manager of the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center. Our panelists discuss the need for more supplier diversity in government contracts and the importance of having highly skilled cyber staff to protect U.S. resources.
Guests:
Doreen Gonzalez-Gaboyan, Assistant Director for Women and Minority Outreach and Engagement, Purdue University Cyber Apprenticeship Program
Maria Prince, Vice President for the National Minority Supplier Development Council Academy
Phillip Barreda, Executive Vice President for the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
Larry Fink, Division Manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane where he oversees Expeditionary Command Control Communications, Intelligence, & Cyber
To learn more about the National Minority Supplier Development Council, visit nmsdc.org
To lean more about Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program, visit purdue.edu/pcap