Project «Veterano Cyber Cluster»

Project «Veterano Cyber Cluster»
from the NGO " Scientific Cybersecurity Association of Ukraine"

The "Veterano Cyber Cluster" project is implemented by the NGO "SCSA-UA" thanks to the Veterans Reintegration Program, which is implemented by IREX with the support of the US State Department. The content is the sole responsibility of SCSA-UA and does not necessarily reflect the views of the US State Department and IREX.
Today and in the future, one of the key programs for Ukraine is the employment of veterans, increasing their competitiveness in the labor market and assistance in veteran business initiatives.

Therefore, our mission is to build effective communication between employers and veterans through the creation of an all-Ukrainian platform for career guidance, training and employment in the cyber sphere through the institute of best practices for the reintegration of veterans and the preparation of an appropriate favorable environment.

The aim of Veterano Cyber Cluster – creation of a complex ecosystem for the reintegration of veterans through career guidance, training, internships and employment in a company specializing in cyber security.

Expected results of the project:

  • at least 50% of participants are employed and socially adapted in the first year of the program;
  • the best practice of career guidance for veterans and the practice of interaction between employers and veterans for their adaptation to the corporate infrastructure were formed and tested;
  • a high level of competitiveness of Ukrainian labor veterans in the field of cybersecurity has been formed.

To achieve the goal of the Veterano Cyber Cluster project, we need:

To establish communication with private companies and state institutions

that would be interested in supporting veterans in mastering a profession in the field of cybersecurity, training veterans and their further employment. To do this, it is necessary to choose at least two areas (these can be areas - network administration, network security, personal data protection, penetration testing, etc.) based on the recommendations of companies interested in supporting veterans, and adapt the courses to them, as well as approve the teaching storage. The result is complete training for veterans, namely course materials prepared according to the requirements of employers (companies), qualified teachers, and veteran training groups formed.

Education of veterans

Training of veterans will be for 2 months on selected professional courses. Additionally, English language courses for IT, Soft Skills sessions and consultations with a psychologist will be organized for veterans. At the end of each of the courses, a final test will be held, which will make it possible to rate the success of the veterans. All veterans who have completed training will receive certificates. The project will be implemented throughout Ukraine. Training will be in an online format with a flexible schedule. Every willing veteran can join the training.

Internship of veterans

Internships of veterans will take place according to their performance rating, prior agreements with companies and based on the agreements signed with them. Internship of veterans will take place for 1 month on the terms of companies or state institutions. After the internship, the veteran will receive an appropriate certificate from the company.

Employment of veterans

Employment of the maximum number of veterans who have completed training and internship is the most important result of the Project. For this, the Project team will conduct powerful communication work and a series of meetings with the public sector and companies that have intentions and desire to support veterans who have completed training.

How can you join our initiative and support our veterans?

  1. To spread information about our initiative, namely the “Veterano Cyber Cluster” Project among veteran organizations, private companies and government institutions.
  2. Help with the search for veterans to involve them in our initiative.
  3. To participate in the discussion of skills and competencies needed by employers today.
  4. Help during training (expertise, experience, advice, etc.).
  5. Help with internships in companies and state institutions.
  6. To help employ veterans.

If you want to join us, here are our contacts:

Maryna Evdokymenko, Project manager of “Veterano Cyber Cluster”

Thank you in advance!

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