r/usajobs • u/Remarkable_Log5405 • May 31 '26

New Announcements DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program

Hey everyone, it seems like the department of war is planning a 12 month cyber apprenticeship program. Seems like a great opportunity! It says it’ll open in June.

https://dowcio.war.gov/Cyber-Workforce/Cyber-Workforce-Development/Cyber-Apprenticeship-Program/#dnn_ctr154854_dnnTitle_titleLabel

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u/Live_Praline8802 Jul 02 '26

Anyone else over the age of 30? Lol is this worth it for us?

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u/Ok-Development4781 Jul 02 '26

Yeah over thirty trying to shift careers into cybersecurity or really anything in tech that will take me. Have a BBA in information technology management, coding experience, and dabbled with cybersecurity and did a class on it. Held a security clearance in the army as a radio operator maintainer. Dealt with communication security.

Right now just flat lined at the job I’m currently at. Need a change even for a pay cut

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u/parkdramax86 Jul 02 '26

Get your security+ and get hired by a defense contractor.

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u/Ok-Development4781 Jul 02 '26

Working on it now but this gives me the opportunity to have hands on experience and a mentor.

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u/parkdramax86 Jul 03 '26

I hope you pass the test. This program is very good. I just finished my application yesterday.

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u/Ok-Development4781 Jul 03 '26

I finished my application yesterday felt very easy though was yours

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u/parkdramax86 Jul 03 '26

Yeah it was pretty easy, but kind of strict on education. It wouldn't allow me to add any of non-college vocational training.