Diversity Cyber Council
MISSION
Diversity Cyber Council, Inc is a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation that serves disadvantaged communities by facilitating the education, training, and staffing of underrepresented groups in cyber security to establish a diversity talent pipeline to the cyber workforce.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with disabilities
- Low-income individuals
- Military veterans
- Unemployed individuals
Youth Population
- Needs assistance to gain employment
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- City of Atlanta
- Clayton County
- Cobb County
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - North Fulton
- Fulton County - South Fulton
- Gwinnett County
Eligibility Restrictions
• Qualify as a military veteran; woman; or racial minority
• Complete entry application
• Consent to a background check
• Complete the apprenticeship assessment
• Commitment and availability for the entire program
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Job performance coaching
- Mentoring
- On the job training
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Resume development
- Virtual services available
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Financial planning education
- Job performance coaching
- Mentoring
- Post-placement follow-up
- Varied post-employment services
- Virtual services available
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Basic financial education
- Behavior modification
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- Decision making
- Emotional intelligence
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal branding
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
- Virtual services available
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Information Security Analysts
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
Industry Recognized Credentials
- Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) - CompTIA Cloud+
- Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) - CompTIA Security+
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Educational Support Services
- Business Schools and Computer and Management Training