Polk State College Apprenticeship Partnership in Information Technology (MAP IT)

Polk State College Apprenticeship Partnership in Information Technology (MAP IT)

Cybersecurity Training and Certification Options

Project Support Specialist: Christy Canady 

Email: MAPITSolutions@polk.edu

Program Overview

The Polk State College Apprenticeship Partnership in Information Technology (MAP IT) focuses on information technology and related industries, with a specific emphasis on cybersecurity and developing apprenticeship programs within this field. Strategies include collaborating with industry partners to generate paths to industry certifications, career and technical certificates, college-credit certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degree programs focused on workforce training.

The grant is active until July 2023. Polk State College plans to train 160 student participants and create 10 non-registered apprenticeship programs for targeted skillsets in high-wage, high-growth fields to reduce the skills gap by enhancing incumbent worker technological skills.

• Start date: May 10, 2023
• Duration: Eight weeks per course
• Training Format: Online, self-paced independent study
• Each course provides three college credits.
• Courses lead to national certification testing upon completion.

1. + The Benefits of Apprenticeship Partnerships

   • This program helps develop a highly skilled workforce that supports the growth of local businesses.
   • Increased training positively impacts a company by improving the productivity and profitability of operations.
   • Training and investment in the workforce reduce employee turnover and liability issues.
   • Training is customizable and flexible, targeting the skillsets and competencies businesses need.
   • Approximately 94 percent of individuals completing apprenticeships continue employment with the host company, increasing the retention, skill specificity, and quality of workers.
   • Apprentice programs pass information between workers of varied ages and backgrounds, fostering a diverse, harmonious, and inclusive workplace culture.

2. + Requirements

   • Must be at least 17 years of age
   • Cannot be currently enrolled as a high school student
   • Must have High School Diploma or GED
   • Must be currently employed in a paid position in an IT-related field

3. + How to Apply

   Registration information is available through  Christy Canady, Project Support Specialist, at 863.297.1010 ext. 4664 (ccanady@polk.edu).

   To enroll in a training course, an individual must:

   • Fill out the In-Take Form.
   • Submit a Polk State College Application at https://passport.polk.edu/Genesis/student/applogon.jsp. (Note: The applicant should apply as a non-degree-seeking student.)
   • Submit residency information to obtain the lower residency rate for tuition: https://www.polk.edu/admission-aid/admissionsteps/residency/
     • Instructions for using the Etrieve file-sharing system: https://www.polk.edu/wp-content/uploads/Etrieve-Residency-Instructions.pdf.
   • Request that an official high school transcript to be sent to Polk State College.

1. + Courses starting May 10, 2023

   CCNA Cybersecurity Operations

   Eight-week course; online, self-paced independent study
   Total course cost: $336 $0
   Cost breakdown: Credit cost: $336 $0
   Cost covered by the grant: Books: $0, lab fees: $60 $0, one-time exam fee: $349 $0

   Computer Forensics

   Eight-week course; online, self-paced independent study
   Total course cost: $336 $0
   Cost breakdown: Credit cost: $336 $0
   Cost covered by the grant: Books: $149 $0, lab fees: $60 $0, Exam N/A

   Firewall Services and Cybersecurity Essentials

   Eight-week course; online, self-paced independent study
   Total course cost: $336 $0
   Cost breakdown: Credit cost: $336 $0
   Cost covered by grant: Books: N/A, lab fees: $60 $0, one-time certification exam fee: $500 $0

   Cybersecurity Analyst

   Eight-week course; online, self-paced independent study
   Total course cost: $336 $0
   Cost breakdown: Credit cost: $336 $0
   Cost covered by the grant: Books $149 $0, lab fees: $60 $0, one-time exam fee: $250 $0

   System Security Certified Practitioner

   Eight-week course; online, self-paced independent study
   Total course cost: $336 $0
   Cost breakdown: Credit cost: $336 $0
   Cost covered by the grant: Books $149 $0, lab fees $60 $0, one-time exam fee: $249 $0

   Certified Cloud Security Engineer

   Eight-week course, online, self-paced independent study
   Total course cost: $336 $0
   Cost breakdown: Credit cost: $336 $0
   Cost covered by the grant: Books $149 $0, lab fees $60 $0, one-time exam fee: $599 $0

   Ethical Hacking

   Eight-week course, online, self-paced independent study
   Total course cost: $836 $0
   Cost breakdown: Credit cost: $336 $0, books: $500 $0
   Cost covered by grant: Lab fees: $60 $0, one-time exam fee: $599 $0