When: Wednesday, June 11th, 8:45am - 11:00am

Where: CareerSource Escarosa 6913 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504
 

Workshop Description: This two-hour workshop brings together key stakeholders from IT/Cybersecurity companies, education and training providers, and our Business Services team to engage in a direct and productive conversation about current and future workforce needs in the IT/Cyber sector. We will collaboratively identify the critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required for success in the current and future regional IT/Cyber landscape. Through focused discussions and interactive exercises, we will explore collaborative solutions to address existing workforce gaps and develop strategies to ensure a skilled and adaptable workforce for the future. Participants will gain valuable insights into industry trends, share best practices, and contribute to the development of actionable plans to strengthen the IT/Cyber workforce pipeline.
 

Workshop Agenda:

8:45 – 9:00 Arrival & Networking

9:00 - 9:15 Welcome, Introductions, and Workshop Overview (15 minutes)

9:15 - 9:45 Identifying Critical IT/Cybersecurity Occupations & KSAs (30 minutes)

9:45 - 10:05 Current Workforce Gaps and Challenges (20 minutes)

10:05 - 10:35 Collaborative Solutions and Strategies (30 minutes)

10:35 - 10:55 Action Planning and Next Steps (20 minutes)

10:55 - 11:00 Closing Remarks and Thank You (5 minutes)