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Cybersecurity Apprenticeships, Upskilling, and Startups with gener8tor's Cole Shearer

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 13 Sept 2022 · 35m

What this episode covers

Cole Shearer, Vice President of the Skills Accelerator at gener8tor, discusses the company's evolution from a startup accelerator to a platform offering free skills training and apprenticeships. He details the launch of a 10-week cybersecurity apprenticeship program designed to upskill existing staff and address the severe talent shortage in the industry. Shearer also shares his non-linear career path, including founding a last-mile delivery startup and working as a digital marketer, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and continuous learning.

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companies scaling up

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gener8tor, Microsoft
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LinkedIn Learning
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Bar 18, Kamtia

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