Infinite Opportunity, Secure Your Future

Jump start your career in cybersecurity, with our accelerated job simulator training programs. Try our free JumpStart virtual learning experience to level-set your skills, get qualified, trained, and connected with employers nationwide.

Infinite Opportunity, Secure Your Future

Jump start your career in cybersecurity, with our accelerated job simulator training programs. Try our free JumpStart virtual learning experience to level-set your skills, get qualified, trained, and connected with employers nationwide.

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Join a 15-week accelerated training, with college credit and access to employers.

RapidAscent operates under the Good Jobs Initiative, a White House-Commerce Grant
RapidAscent is a Department of Labor Apprenticeship Registered Sponsor
Free JumpStart training, paid apprenticeships and pathways to cybersecurity careers.
Open to anyone.
No degree or experience required

Achieve Career milestones

We Give You the training, tools, and contacts to break into Cybersecurity
1

Jump
Start

2 – 4 weeks of Initial training

Get Free Training online, level up, Earn Jump Start Badges, and Certifications

Optionally Unlock rooms for free CompTIA Security+ training
2

Cybersecurity Job Simulator (600 Hours)

Accelerated Training to Hiring Needs

15 week Partnering College Tuition team training for immediate company hiring needs - VA Benefits supported

Employer Apprenticeship Training

1- year DOL Registered, company sponsored team training typically covered by grants with no out-of-pocket costs

3

Employed

Get Hired

Interview with and Get hired by your sponsor, or Get Recruited by Other employers

Achieve Career milestones

We will Guide you through your Journey to break into Cyber Security
How it works
1

Jump Start

2 – 4 weeks of Initial training

Get Free Training online, level up, Earn Jump Start Badges, and Certifications

Optionally Unlock rooms for free CompTIA Security+ training
2

Cybersecurity Job Simulator
(600 Hours)

Accelerated Training to Hiring Needs

15 week Partnering College Tuition team training for immediate company hiring needs - VA Benefits supported

Employer Apprenticeship Training

1- year DOL Registered, company sponsored team training typically covered by grants with no out-of-pocket costs

3

Employed

Get Hired

Interview with and Get hired by your sponsor, or Get Recruited by Other employers

JumpStart

1

Cybersecurity Job Simulator

train on actual systems, Secure Networks against real threats, and see How they Withstand attack

Gamified

Gain skills, Unlock Rooms, get Badges, and post accomplishments on social media

Build a Digital Presence

Build a portfolio, Show your skills, and qualify for apprenticeships

Accelerated-to-Job Learning

2

learning that pays

Train to Key Tasks and Connect with Employers , Or Enter the Competitive Company-Paid Apprentice Employee, Get Mentored By Experts.

Guided Corporate On the job Training

Either Connect with Hiring Employers During Full Time Training, or as an Apprentice, Agree Up Front to Enter a Nine Month Guided On The Job Learning Experience with Mentors.

Hired

3

Job Ready

Upon successful completion, Get hired by your sponsoring company, or by other companies in the rapidAscent network

Learners’ Testimonials

It's a good thing to be at the same time trained and then working side by side with another company to earn money.
Valerie Okirika
2022 Cohort
I made quite a few connections with people who have been in the industry for decades, and just the insight that they've given me it's been invaluable.
Ed Driver
2021 Cohort

FAQs

Apprenticeships are an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway that provide relevant workplace experiences while acquiring the skills, abilities, and credentials that employers value.
Apprenticeships can provide affordable paths to secure, high-paying jobs and careers without the typical student debt.
The apprenticeship program does not typically require any college or institutional degree. For most apprenticeships, the only requirement is a high school diploma. This said, there are some occurrences where the job apprenticeship does require a college degree such as a B.S. in engineering or may require prior coding experience.

The length of an apprenticeship program can vary depending on the employer, industry, and type of apprenticeship program. Department of Labor certified programs are typically 12-18 months.

The training portion of the program with RapidAscent is normally remote full-time training for months 1-3 (first quarter) and up to 40% training and 60% on-the-job learning work for months 4-6 (second quarter). The last two quarters, during months 7-12 (or 18), are typically full on-the-job work with expert reach back from RapidAscent.

While RapidAscent makes a range of apprenticeship opportunities available to student learners, the candidates must still apply, interview, and be hired to the apprenticeship by the company. For this reason, there is no guarantee by RapidAscent that the candidate learner will be hired into an apprenticeship program even when RapidAscent is the trainer for the program.

Typically, a company offering an apprenticeship will hire their apprentices with a salary-based entry-level position for the on-the-job component. Depending on the company, they may or may not pay salary while in the first 3 months of training. In addition, some companies, depending on their apprenticeship program, may cover part or all of your tuition.

Once you apply and are accepted into the RapidAscent program, the current apprenticeship opportunities are displayed, and you are redirected to active apprenticeship programs.

On average, nationally 92% of apprentices retain employment after completing an apprenticeship program and on average earn over $300,000.00 more over their career when compared against their peers who do not participate in an apprenticeship program.

You will receive macro and micro-credentials for completing courses and sets of courses during the training phase and will receive a Credly-recognized certificate of completion for the apprenticeship program. For partnering companies, the RapidAscent micro-credential may be awarded jointly with the corporate partner’s credential. Typically, the apprenticeships are Department of Labor approved.

Apprentices are required to work/train 32-40 hours per week. While hours may vary, the typical schedule is normally during a 9-hour workday with an hour lunch Monday-Friday. Some allow for more flexible schedules.

Apprentices are full-time apprenticed employees from day one and, if apprenticeship requirements are met (taking and passing classes and learning through on-the-job training), full job employment is not guaranteed and will be determined by the company upon completion of the program.

This varies by employer and apprenticeship program. Typically, the employer or a grant program may pay for all or part of the tuition. Training materials that are required for the apprenticeship program will be paid for by the tuition.

This depends on the company offering the apprenticeship program. The company offering the apprenticeship will list whether it is an onsite or remote training/job. If onsite, the locations will be provided. Most apprenticeship opportunities offered to learners are remote training for the first 3 months.

If you are accepted to an apprenticeship program partway through the program, then typically this previous training can be counted towards the completion of the apprenticeship program. So, if you have already completed the first quarter of the RapidAscent program, then you will be given one-quarter of credit in the apprenticeship program.

Non-Cybersecurity Graduates

Many cybersecurity professionals don’t have a technical background. Anyone can find a cybersecurity career path that works for them and many cybersecurity careers can be challenging and financially rewarding.

Some non-technical skills that can be beneficial in your cybersecurity career:

Learn the cybersecurity skills that top employers want in a flexible educational environment. Our program can help fast track you to a career in cybersecurity.

Career Changers

Make a change to a rewarding career in cybersecurity. You don’t need to have a technical background and many cybersecurity professionals have come from careers as accountants, artists, gas station attendants, hospitality workers, nursing, and more.

Some non-technical skills that can help in your new cybersecurity career are:

Our flexible learning program helps you build in-demand cybersecurity skills that employers need.

Veterans

Properly trained cybersecurity professionals are in-demand. Most of your military and post military experience can translate into cybersecurity careers, including your soft skills.

 

Some of the soft skills that you bring can be beneficial in your cybersecurity career:

A cybersecurity career can be challenging and rewarding for veterans. Learn the cybersecurity skills that top employers want in a flexible educational environment. Our program can help fast track you to a new career in cybersecurity.

High School Graduates

Apprenticeships offer an alternative to the traditional college education.

Do you consider yourself to be a non-technical person? No worries. Many high school graduates have successfully started their careers with apprenticeships, leveraging skills such as:

Learn the cybersecurity skills that top employers want in a flexible educational environment. Our program can help fast track you to a career in cybersecurity.

Military Spouses

Properly trained cybersecurity professionals are in-demand. Much of your work and volunteer experience can translate into cybersecurity careers, including your soft skills.

 

Some of the soft skills that you bring can be beneficial in your cybersecurity career:

A cybersecurity career can be challenging and rewarding for military spouses. Learn the cybersecurity skills that top employers want in a flexible educational environment. Our program can help fast track you to a new career in cybersecurity.

Active Duty

Properly trained cybersecurity professionals are in-demand. Many of your military skills can translate to civilian cybersecurity careers, including non-technical skills. Some non-technical skills that can be beneficial in your cybersecurity career:
A cybersecurity career can be challenging and rewarding for veterans. Learn the cybersecurity skills that top employers want in a flexible educational environment. Our program can help fast track you to a new career in cybersecurity.