US Gov Removing Four-Year-Degree Requirements for Cyber Jobs
The U.S. government is eliminating four-year degree requirements for cybersecurity jobs to address a shortage of 500,000 positions, emphasizing skills-based hiring and investing $244 million in apprenticeships.
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The U.S. government has announced a significant policy change aimed at addressing the cybersecurity workforce shortage by removing the four-year degree requirement for federal IT positions. This initiative, called 'Serve for America,' emphasizes skills-based hiring, allowing agencies to prioritize experience, certifications, and aptitude over formal educational credentials. National Cyber Director Harry Coker highlighted the urgent need for cyber talent, noting that there are currently around 500,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. The shift is intended to help government agencies compete with the private sector for skilled workers. Additionally, the initiative includes a $244 million investment to expand registered apprenticeships in cybersecurity and other growing industries. Coker stated that federal agencies are already adopting skills-based practices to fill these critical roles and are collaborating with local governments, academia, and private sector partners to tackle the cybersecurity skills gap.
- The U.S. government is removing four-year degree requirements for cybersecurity jobs.
- The initiative aims to fill approximately 500,000 open cybersecurity positions.
- Skills-based hiring will focus on experience, certifications, and aptitude tests.
- A $244 million investment will support registered apprenticeships in cybersecurity.
- The policy change is designed to help government agencies compete with the private sector for talent.
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3 commentsThe job description would sometimes mention having a GED as minimum plus job experience (most recently 3 to 4 years minimum) for mid-career jobs.
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