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Registration Deadline - June 13th, 2022
Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.
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ACP Mentorship Program
TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
Registration Deadline - June 13th, 2022
Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.
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ACP Can Help You Find Meaningful Employment
CIAT has partnered with American Corporate Partners, a national non-profit assisting post-9/11 veterans in their transition from the military to the civilian workforce. ACP focuses on mentoring, career counseling and professional networking and currently supports more than 3,800 mentorships.
- 1,967 veteran Protégés obtained meaningful employment during the course of their mentorships in 2020
- $86,000+ is ACP’s estimate of the average starting salary for Protégés who obtained a job during their mentorship in 2019 and 2020
- Protégés obtained employment at more than 630 companies in 2020
ACP has successfully matched service members with mentors from companies such as:
- 1:1 and Customized – Hand-selected mentors for each veteran’s individual goals and provide support throughout the year
- 19,000+ Veteran alumni have completed an ACP mentorship, telling us that their Mentors changed their lives
- 98% Satisfaction – Overwhelming majority of veteran Protégés would recommend us to a fellow veteran
Average Veteran Job Retention
ACP Protege Job Retention
As of December 31, 2020, ACP has surveyed 14,826 veterans to determine what they found valuable in their mentorship:
- 68% Improved their résumé and interview skills
- 61% Translated military experience into civilian terms
- 58% Built a network of professionals
- 56% Identified which career fields best suited their skillset
- 44% Dealt with work/life balance issues
- 39% Searched for job opportunities
- 24% Learned how to advance at current job
Program Eligibility Requirements
ACP welcomes applications from service members, veterans and spouses who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Active duty service members (including members of the Reserve and National Guard).
- Veterans of the armed forces that have served at least 180 days on active duty orders since September 11, 2001.
- Surviving spouses and spouses of severely wounded post-9/11 veterans.
- Service members who served less than 180 days of active duty since 9/11, but who were injured while serving or training
- The spouses of active duty service members
Take the first step in joining the ACP mentorship program. Apply for a mentor by filling out the ACP mentorship application. When filling out the application, be sure to add “California Institute of Arts & Technology” when asked ” How’d you hear about us?”
If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT
David ZCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
Honestly, CIAT is a really great experience from the time you start all the way to the time you graduate. Great place!!!
Calvin LCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I am on my way to obtaining my cyber security degree with CIAT. I never thought going to college would be possible for someone my age, especially for an IT degree. CIAT has been an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to be better at what they do in the IT field.
David SCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I wanted training and certification in the Cybersecurity field. At CIAT, I am receiving that education and so much more. The professors, administration and all staff are extremely dedicated to my education and making sure I am doing my best and succeeding. The classes are intense and fast paced, and very informative. I enjoy immensely each class I take and what I am learning. CIAT is definitely setting me on the right track for a future in Cybersecurity.
Sarah BCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
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2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.