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Volume 11 Number 5 Career and Business Opportunities


Cyber Vets Virginia Training Initiative partners with SANS Institute’s VetSuccess Academy


currently have 36,000 open cyber jobs in Virginia and our veteran community is well-suited to help close


the workforce gap in this


growing industry. We will continue to work with our partners and the private sector to build innovative pathways for job training


and


career development for veterans in Virginia.”


VetSuccess Academy is a 100% scholarship-based


The SANS Institute’s program


training,


provides veterans and active duty military spouses with advanced technical


industry-rec- RICHMOND – Governor


Terry McAuliffe recently announced an expansion of his Cyber Vets Virginia initiative to include


training offered by the


SANS Institute. The new offerings provide veterans another pathway into the cybersecurity workforce via


the SANS VetSuccess Immersion Academy.


“I am pleased to expand the


reach of Cyber Vets Virginia to help our veterans build the skill sets they need to be successful in the new Virginia economy,” said Governor McAuliffe. “We


For information on part-time and full-time career opportunities, call: 757-575-1863


ognized GIAC certifications, and connections to leading employers in cybersecurity.


For employers, the


program is a faster, more reliable, and a less expensive way to find, train, certify and employ qualified cybersecurity talent.


“Our new partnership with


the SANS Institute is a big win for the Commonwealth and for our veterans,” said Secretary Harvey. “Leveraging


its tremendous


cybersecurity network will increase the pool of quality education and employment opportunities for our veterans and transitioning service members. I am excited for this new aspect of the Cyber Vets Virginia initiative, and I am looking forward to working with SANS.”


“Cybersecurity is a key pillar


in the new Virginia economy and filling the cyber workforce pipeline is critical to sustaining long-term industry growth in the sector,” said Secretary


of Technology


Karen Jackson. “The inclusion of another program in the Cyber Vets Virginia initiative underscores our commitment to cyber security and our desire for our veterans to be an integral part of the New Virginia cyber workforce.” Cyber Vets Virginia is


pleased to announce that SANS Institute will host two VetSuccess Academies in the first half of 2017 and these opportunities are open to local transitioning service members, veterans and active duty spouses:


Northern Virginia/DC that


February 2017


Academy: Applications close on February 14, 2017; training begins on March 20, 2017 in McLean, VA. Hampton Roads Academy: Applications close on March 17, 2017; training begins on April 24, 2017. Hosted in partnership with the USO.


“Transitioning veterans and


military spouses are an excellent community to fill the gap in the supply and demand for qualified cybersecurity


professionals. Our


VetSuccess Academy provides valuable skills and a solid career path,” said Max Shuftan, Director of SANS CyberTalent “To date,


Solutions. the SANS VetSuccess


Academy has been very successful and we are pleased to offer a pathway for those who have served our nation to continue their service and mission in the cybersecurity arena.” The VetSuccess Academy


includes up to three world-class SANS Institute training and


courses course;


upon completion participants


of each will take the


associated GIAC Certification exam before starting the next course. Courses offered in the Academy include SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp


Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling,


Analysis, Advanced Security Essentials


- Defender,


Style, Hacker Tools, Windows Forensic Enterprise


Intrusion Detection In-Depth, Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, and Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (GPEN) Joseph Robbins, 2015 SANS


VetSuccess Academy graduate and current Cybersecurity Analyst for ISHPI Technologies, added “Without the Academy I’d have finished my degree and would still be looking for a job. Instead, everything worked out and I’m right where I want to be. “SANS gave me the practical real world experience and certifications that employers demand. I even received a sizable pay raise as a direct result of putting the skills I learned through the SANS courses to use. I can’t say enough about the VetSuccess program – definitely worth it!?


Committed to equality and diversity


At S.B. Ballard, we’re only as strong as our people. We strive for diversity and a team built on fair hiring practices. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and are a familiar presence at regional trade fairs, workshops and matchmaker programs for people of all walks interested in the construction industry.


We are always looking for terrific people to join S.B. Ballard, one of the premier construction com- panies in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Come say hello at the next trade fair, learn about who we are and check out our latest technology and projects.


We also encourage small disadvantaged businesses to bid on our projects and work with us on future builds.


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