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Enjoy using technology to solve problems, make life easier, and help others?
Want to combine your love of computers and tech to make a difference in the world?
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If so, Information Technology & Cyber Security could be the right fit for you.
From developing fun software applications to creating more efficient systems, safeguarding information to creating new digital opportunities — gain the practical skills you need to work in information technology with Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP).
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As a GAP apprentice, you will:
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Gain the hands-on skills you need
Get paid to go to school and train
Earn a college degree for free
Companies will pay you to work as an apprentice. Plus, you get to earn a college degree for free, all while you’re still in high school — your fast track to a paycheck and a rewarding career.
Skills for Success in IT and Cybersecurity
Imagine if you could turn your talents and skills into a rewarding career. If you have qualities like the ones below, you might be an excellent fit for an IT and cybersecurity apprenticeship.
Interests
- Technology
- Innovation
- Gaming
- Computer programming
- Coding
- Artificial intelligence
- Machines
- Electronics
- Repairing
- News and trends
- Lifelong learning
Skills
- Creativity
- Listening
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Technical ability
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Resourcefulness
- Curiosity
- Passion
- Ambition
School Subjects
- Math
- English
- Physics
- STEM
- Data analysis
- Statistics
- Computer science
- Information technology
Parents…
If this sounds like your child, discover how a GAP apprenticeship can prepare them for career success.
The Future of Information Technology Careers
Good news! Employment in the computer and information technology sector is expected to grow at a rate much faster than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, more than 680,000 IT positions are expected to be added to the job market through 2031.
As an IT and cybersecurity apprentice, you can prepare to find your place in an industry with incredible staying power, where you can provide real value to others. Once trained in the field.
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Your job could include such valuable work as:
- Designing a new app
- Providing client support
- Responding to a cyber attack
- Troubleshooting system issues
- Identifying security vulnerabilities in a system
- Managing a company’s network of computers
- Developing a security plan for an organization
Job titles you could qualify for might include:
- IT consultant
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Network support specialist
- Computer support specialist
- Information security associate
- Information technology associate
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Also keep in mind, the head start you gain from an apprenticeship could provide you with a higher-paying position sooner and help you build a more competitive salary path throughout your career.
Ready to jump-start your career?
Potential Apprenticeship Providers and Employers
At Guilford Apprenticeship Partners, we work with top supply chain logistics companies in the Piedmont-Triad area to provide the best hands-on apprenticeship training. Learn from experienced workers who live in your community, gain valuable skills, and develop strong connections.
Once your GAP apprenticeship is complete, you could continue working with your apprenticeship provider as a regular full-time employee. After all, our apprenticeship partners are looking to invest in you — building their next generation of skilled, loyal workers.
FAQs
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