"We're flooding people with information-but we don't have the right structures in place to help them connect the dots that lead throuugh education to career"
40% of recent college graduates are underemployed working in jobs that do not require their level of training.
89% of employers report difficulty finding employees with the requisite skills for job openings.
Tech Workers have been met with unwelcoming work environments and some face discrimination
The I-19 runs through some of Tucson’s most vulnerable communities. Vulnerability patterns coincide with patterns of historic housing segregation.
15.3% Percent born outside the US
43.6% Percent Hispanic or Latino
43.9% Percent White, non-Hispanic
33.5% speak a language other than English at Home
1% Percent are Black, Non-Hispanic
1% Percent are Asian, Non-Hispanic
15% Percent are White
83% Percent are Latinx
Length: 1-3 Months
Structure: Often unstructured with focus on entry-level general work experience.
Mentorship: Generally, not included.
Pay: Often unpaid
Credential: No credentialing
College Credit: Often granted
Length: 1-3 Years
Structure: Structured training plan with focus on mastering specific skills that an employer is typically looking to fill
Mentorship: Individualized training is provided/ overseen by an experienced mentor.
Pay: Paid experience that can often lead to full-time employment
Credential: Often leads to an industry-recognized credential.
College Credit: Often granted; sometimes significant
We want to inspire Arizona High School students to pursue careers in cybersecurity and give them the tools they need to succeed in the evolving digital world.
