Virginia Launches Cybertraining Initiative for Veterans

Government Technology: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe used the backdrop of Veteran’s Day to unveil an initiative geared toward training and employing military service members in cybersecurity and technology: Cyber Vets Virginia is a training-based initiative focused on filling the approximately 17,000 vacant cyber-related jobs in the state.

“I am also pleased to launch Cyber Vets Virginia to help our veterans build the skill sets they need to be successful in the new Virginia economy. Our veteran community is extremely well-suited to help close the workforce gap in this growing industry,” he said in a press release. “We will continue to work with our partners and the private sector to build innovative pathways for job training and career development for veterans in Virginia.”

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