Employers are facing a labor shortage and often describe a lack of applicants or applicants that lack the necessary skills required for their vacant positions. Too often, apprenticeships are equated with the skilled trades. Managed by ICF and funded by the US Department of Labor, the Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative (CYAI) was created to dispel that notion and introduce communities to a learn-while-you-earn model. Join this interactive session to share tips to make your case for youth apprentices to employers. Topics will include the compelling need for youth apprenticeships, tips for creating strong messaging, developing the value proposition of RAPs that resonates with employers, and conducting engaging employer information convenings.
