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Achēv is excited to announce the launch of the CyberNauts Program, a partnership between Cyber Nations Foundation and Achēv. The CyberNauts program aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity through an immersive training program tailored to support participants facing multiple barriers to employment.
CyberNauts provides participants with direct pathways to meaningful employment upon successful completion of the program, ensuring that graduates not only gain valuable skills but also have clear routes to secure jobs in the cybersecurity sector.
“We are immensely grateful to our partners for their support through the Skills Development Fund,” said Claudette McGowan, Chair of Cyber Nations Foundation. “Their commitment enables us to provide this essential training and create meaningful employment pathways for individuals who might otherwise face significant obstacles in accessing such opportunities.”
“Achēv is pleased to partner with Cyber Nations Foundation on the CyberNaughts Cybersecurity Upskilling program”, said Tonie Chaltas, CEO of Achēv. “By providing access to high-quality training that leads to good-paying job opportunities, we are helping to pave the way for a brighter, more secure future for all participants.”
This program will provide cybersecurity training to 65 individuals from racialized and equity-seeking groups in Ontario. The program participants will gain comprehensive cybersecurity skills and industry-recognized certifications.
What is CyberNauts?
There are 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs worldwide and talent is needed for this critical industry. The program features the following:
- Comprehensive Learning: Virtual sessions blending self-paced and live learning.
- Hands-On Projects: Practical skills through real-world scenarios.
- Community Support through networking opportunities with peers and mentors.
- Earn CompTIA Security+ certification and post secondary micro-credentials.
- Job placement opportunities for successful graduates.
Program Details
- Launch Date: August 26th, 2024
- Participants: 65
- Format: Virtual
- Hardware: Provided
Apply Now
For those interested, applications are open. Click here to apply.
For questions, contact us at cybernauts@achev.ca
About Cyber Nations Foundation
Cyber Nations Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for cyber literacy as a human right. The mission is to democratize access to cybersecurity training, tools, and solutions that inspire digital confidence and eliminate cyber fear worldwide.
About Achēv
Achēv is one of the largest providers of employment, settlement, language, women, youth and technology solutions services in the GTA, throughout Canada and abroad, that is committed to creating faster paths to prosperity for clients.
