You've taken the first step to your new future.
Congratulations! You’ve just taken the first step in a journey to unlock new skills and advance your career through the Calbright College Cybersecurity program. Our team will begin to communicate with you directly, and you can always reach out to us with any questions you have by phone, email, or text.
NEXT: Finish the 15 minute application
IMPORTANT: The CCC application is required for you to enroll in our program. It should only take about 15 minutes to complete! For help along the way, you can refer to our Step-By-Step Guide.
Enter or confirm your email address and click ‘Start Application’ to proceed to complete the full California Community College application, where you’ll create an “OpenCCC” account, provide a bit more information about yourself, and tell us about your needs and interests. We’re ready to bring you onboard as a new student!
The Big Picture
Careers in Cybersecurity
According to CompTIA, the projected growth rate for cybersecurity job roles over the next decade is 31%, the fastest rate among tech occupations. Some estimates are even higher. Businesses need trained specialists to combat the costly threat of data security breaches.
3.5M
UNFILLED POSITIONS IN CYBERSECURITY
>$100k
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY IN INFORMATION SECURITY
33%
EXPECTED JOB GROWTH THROUGH 2030
“Virtually every company in the world is using online databases and transactions; cybersecurity experts are needed everywhere”
One industry report estimates an expected 3.5 million unfilled Cybersecurity jobs by 2021, and those jobs represent a median salary of over $100,000. With the digital economy constantly evolving, there’s never been a better example of opportunity meeting necessity.
