Announced at the Clinton Global Intitative 2015, Symantec and NPower's cybersecurity workforce development pilot program (Symantec Cyber Career Connection NYC) will be scaled up to serve U.S. military veterans in Dallas, Texas in addition to serving young adults in New York City. NPower has administered tech training programs for veterans since 2013, and is experienced at customizing its training programs and support systems to effectively serve this population.
The original pilot achieved strong results; all students obtained Network+ certifications, while 80% obtained Security+. Students completed internships at industry-leading companies such as Bank of America, CBS, Marathon Consulting, Morgan Stanley, and New York Times. To date, five program graduates have secured full-time employment, while five have had their internships extended and are close to converting to full-time roles.