We were honored to have Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist and a dedicated advocate for veterans, as an active supporter of the NPower SkillBridge Cybersecurity Program. His commitment to strengthening our nation’s cybersecurity workforce, along with the support of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, is helping transitioning service members gain the critical skills needed for careers in cybersecurity. NPower SkillBridge is a free, 10-week program designed to equip transitioning military veterans with hands-on cybersecurity training, industry-recognized certifications, and direct job placement support. Thanks to partners like Craig Newmark Philanthropies, we’re ensuring more military-connected individuals can thrive in this high-demand field. Craig recently joined NPower SkillBridge Executive Director, Chris Starling, and cybersecurity students for a special professional development event to share his personal philosophy and insights into the cyber world. One key takeaway: All of us need to #PauseTake9. Thank you, Craig, for championing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals! #NPowerSkillBridge #VeteransInTech #CraigNewmarkPhilanthropies #VeteransInCyber #TransitioningServiceMembers #CybersecurityCareers #MilitaryToTech #NPower #Take9 (fb)

Many veterans face barriers to success when transitioning from military service to civilian life. Bertina Ceccarelli of NPower discusses valuable transferrable skills that military personnel bring to the private sector, and efforts to prepare service members for careers in tech. Watch the full interview: comca.st/2680 (fb)