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Join Tony Bryan and Debbie McLeod, President of McLeod Information Systems, to learn more ways that small businesses can create, develop, and deploy cybersecurity apprenticeships. It does not have to be complicated and there isn't a one-size-fits-all way to do things. #cybersecurity #apprenticeships

This episode is a cover of our recently posted blog Top 5 Ways Companies Can Make Apprenticeship Work. https://wecyberup.org/cy-says-blog-makeapprenticeshipwork/

Host, Tony Bryan, covers 5 small things a company can do right now to create an environment that supports entry-level hiring, recruiting, and retention of your teams.

LevelUp Cyber podcast host, Tony Bryan, is joined by the CEO and Founder of Velta Technology, Craig Duckworth. Craig shares how he got started in the industry, why he started Velta, and the difference between IT vs. OT.

In this episode, Tony Bryan shares a few moments and stories about his trip to the White House to represent the 204 newly appointed Apprenticeship Ambassadors. He also shared what the program means, the opportunities it provides, and how you can get involved.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?522597-1/lady-jill-biden-remarks-apprenticeship-ambassador-initiative

Tony also spent time talking more about the 120-day apprenticeship sprint and some of the upcoming events they are hosting with partners to recruit employers.

In this episode, Tony Bryan shares the 3 questions he asks every potential apprentice when CyberUp is contacted about their cybersecurity apprenticeship.

1. What is your timeline?
2. What is your budget?
3. How do you learn best?

These simple questions help point an interested person to the best option for them and ensures they are making the right decision to pursue the industry. There isn't a one size fits all approach to gaining skills and by asking yourself this you will determine the right first step for you.

In this episode of the LevelUp Cyber podcast, host Tony Bryan is joined by guest Dougan Sherwood. Dougan is the Executive Director of the Global Center for Cybersecurity (GCC). GCC is on a mission to increase the diversity of the cybersecurity workforce and connect companies together in a common org to do it collectively. A discussion was had on all of this plus the value of working together.

In episode 35 of the LevelUp Cyber podcast your host, Tony Bryan is joined by the CEO and co-founder of Cyber Skyline, Franz Payer. Franz and Tony chatted about the difference between skill attainment and checking boxes with degrees and certifications.