Swinburne University of Technology (CRICOS Provider Code: 00111D) responds to the worrying shortage of cybersecurity professionals in Australia by creating the new Cyber Academy.
This initiative, aiming to train more than 17,600 additional qualified workers needed by 2026, is in partnership with Deloitte, TAFE NSW, and the University of Wollongong (UOW).
Key Takeaways:
- Swinburne partnered with Deloitte, TAFE NSW, and the University of Wollongong (UOW) for the Cyber Academy.
- Swinburne’s Cyber Academy will be combining study with paid employment with a selected partner.
- Swinburne will provide work-integrated learning and mentorship for students through the new Cyber Academy.
Swinburne proposed this program to fast-track students’ careers and provide a pathway for students to develop industry-relevant skills and enter the workforce moving forward.
Swinburne will provide work-integrated learning and mentorship for students to fill in the growing cybersecurity sector gaps.
According to Swinburne’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Pascale Quester, this program realizes the university’s commitment to being the prototype of a new and different university for the 21st century.
Swinburne will be extending its innovative brand of education and a wide range of employment opportunities to its students through the Cyber Academy.
In essence, the university’s Cyber Academy will attract, develop, and support the next generation of cybersecurity talents.
With its strong partnership with various organizations, the Cyber Academy will be combining study with paid employment at Deloitte, a government department, or an industry partner from the same sector.
After completing the program, students will move through vocational and higher education components and may have the opportunity to continue employment with their placement organization.
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