THE LEARNER'S PATH: A SAMPLE CASE STUDY
Meet Housing Resident Sally
TCN, BBR Academy and its partners help residents develop new skills and get paid on-the-job training and apprenticeships that lead to long-term careers. Below is a roadmap of Sally’s story, which goes from beginner to a trained and paid CyberAI professional.
Community-Based Entry Point
Sally attends a free digital skills and cybersecurity workshop hosted at her housing authority through CyberAI’s local partners. She learns foundational concepts and gains confidence in her ability to pursue a tech pathway.
Hands-On Learning & Discovery
She joins a CyberAI training cohort and begins participating in:
- Cybersecurity Basics
- Hands-on exercises in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Scenario-based practice w/ real data.
Paid Apprenticeship Opportunity
Sally is accepted into a registered paid apprenticeship, where she:
- Gains structured, on-the-job experience
- Receives $4,000/year in employer-funded training (RTI).
Certification & Advanced Training
Sally enrolls in certification courses online where she:
- Learns from active cybersecurity professionals
- Gains industry-recognized skills aligned with her role and experience.
Transition to Career
By the end of her paid apprenticeship:
- Real-world experience
- Industry-recognized certifications
- Professional network and proven skill set
- A real job offer
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Pathway in Your Community
We partner with institutions across the United States that want to expand access to training, paid work-based learning, and employer-connected pathways in cybersecurity and AI. Whether you serve learners, jobseekers, residents, or employers, we help partners launch practical workforce models that connect people to real opportunity.