Security News > 2022 > July > Reskilling heroes: Understanding the new opportunities for vets in America’s fast-growing cyber sector

To ease this transition, reskilling programs designed for veterans are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the cybersecurity and IT fields where new talent is needed.

To start, vets need to update and/or draft a new resume that reflects their current skill set, and while this may seem simple, it can be difficult for veterans who find themselves with large professional gaps or are unsure how to translate their military expertise into basic work skills.

These types of jobs can leave veterans significantly underemployed, which is a growing problem as veteran job seekers are often deemed overqualified for their starting position.

This gap is creating a massive opportunity for veterans looking to start a new career in the cyber and IT fields.

Making the transition to cybersecurity may seem intimidating, but there are new programs aimed specifically at reskilling veterans and easing the application process for open positions.

Within these programs, veterans are trained on the latest cyber protection techniques and learn how their own skills from military training can apply.

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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/reskilling-veterans-cybersecurity/