Goal 4 GOAL Foster collaboration and partnerships to enhance capability development, operational effectiveness and career broadening experiences. C ollaboration, both internal and external (e.g., other government agencies, industry, academia, allied nations) to the Department, are critical engagements that should be leveraged to grow and enhance workforce capabilities. The Department must continue to prioritize these engagements, allocate the necessary resources to support these efforts and proactively ensure a mutual benefit. Additionally, the Department must continuously seek opportunities to strengthen critical alliances and further DoD’s role as a domestic and global leader of cyber expertise. Goal 4 Objectives: 4.1 Pilot an apprenticeship program to develop dedicated employment exchanges with the private sector. 4.2 Leverage talent exchanges to attract experienced talent and provide career broadening opportunities for existing cyber workforce members. 4.3 Enhance collaboration with academia to cultivate a talent pipeline and support important areas of research. 4.4 Strengthen partnerships with federal agencies, specifically partnerships focused on career broadening opportunities, cross-training and information sharing. 4.5 Leverage partnerships with allies and partner nations to strengthen force development capabilities and interoperability. 17