Presenters describe apprenticeship pathways, including pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship, for high school students interested in pursuing careers that require cybersecurity skills. These pathways are especially critical in underserved communities, where there are limited opportunities to gain career exposure and digital literacy at early ages, thus delaying the individual's long-term benefits from pursuing a successful cybersecurity-related career.

Students will learn what is available nationwide, how to reduce costs while learning a career with paid career progression to obtain early success in a highly sought field. Students will also understand the benefits of having hands-on experience with certifications and providing an abbreviated term for return on investment for the student.