SkillStorm has announced a new partnership with CGI, a global IT and business consulting firm, to create career opportunities for underrepresented populations in the U.S. tech industry. This collaboration will provide apprentices with cutting-edge training, leading to in-demand technology credentials and preparing them for high-growth roles.
- Apprenticeship and Training
- SkillStorm will deliver high-quality training in Java Full Stack Software Development.
- CGI’s USDOL Registered Apprenticeship program is supported by Apprenti, a Good Jobs Challenge Grant recipient.
- Apprentices receive a 12-month paid on-the-job training with CGI before transitioning to full-time roles.
- Addressing the Tech Talent Shortage
- The U.S. tech sector faces a critical shortage of skilled professionals.
- Federal agencies are eliminating degree requirements for tech roles, promoting skills-based hiring.
- The Office of Personnel Management is transitioning nearly 100,000 federal tech jobs to skills-based hiring.
- Impact on Diversity and Inclusion
- CGI’s apprenticeship cohorts include:
- 41% people of color
- 30% women
- 21% veterans
- 6% military spouses
- Nearly 47% of apprentices have only a high school diploma or some college experience.
- CGI’s apprenticeship cohorts include:
- Industry Perspectives
- Brian Lane, Vice-President at CGI, emphasizes the importance of apprenticeships in fostering adaptable and innovative talent.
- Joe Mitchell, COO of SkillStorm, highlights the role of apprenticeships in bridging the opportunity gap and fueling the future of the federal workforce.
This partnership between SkillStorm and CGI is a game-changer for expanding access to tech careers. By combining high-quality training with paid apprenticeship programs, it paves the way for a diverse, skilled, and job-ready workforce in the U.S. tech sector.