WEI Tech Exchange

Innovative IT Apprenticeship Solutions For A Diverse Tech Workforce

By Patrick Gamble |   Dec 10, 2024

The tech industry faces a dual challenge: a growing skills gap and a need for more diversity in technology roles. These unaddressed issues can hinder innovation and inclusivity across the sector. In response, WEI has developed its IT apprenticeship program tailored to early-career professionals from diverse backgrounds. This program bridges the technical skills gap and fosters a more inclusive workforce. 

Let’s explore how WEI’s IT apprenticeship solutions stand out, ensuring participants and employers reap long-term benefits.

Build Your Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline With WEI's Technical Apprenticeship For Diverse Candidates

By Todd Humphreys |   Sep 05, 2024

Today’s fast-paced demands of cybersecurity require a workforce that is both highly skilled and diverse. However, many large and medium enterprises face ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining cyber talent. Economic uncertainties have led to hiring slowdowns and cutbacks, despite the rising need for cybersecurity due to increasing threats. Key skills in demand include programming, threat analysis, and cloud security, with soft skills like communication also being crucial. Upskilling and internal training are highlighted as strategies to address workforce gaps.

Building The Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline With CyberTrust & The BSU Cyber Range

By Patrick Gamble |   Apr 02, 2024

As business leaders outside of IT continue accepting cybersecurity as a business strategy rather than just as a digital defense mechanism, there are still major vacancies in the cybersecurity personnel pipeline that require addressing. Knowing this, WEI’s advanced security solutions are complemented by a focus on helping replenish the talent pipeline. This commitment is confirmed by WEI’s partnership with CyberTrust Massachusetts, a non-profit organization working to cultivate a robust talent pipeline. The support CyberTrust receives from its higher education consortium members is paramount, especially with the all-new Cyber Range at Bridgewater State University (BSU) opening earlier this year.