GOAL 4 Goal 4: Foster collaboration and partnerships to enhance capability development, operational effectiveness and career broadening experiences. Objective 4.1: Pilot an apprenticeship program to develop dedicated employment partnerships with the private sector. Initiative 4.1.1: Encourage contractors to increase use of apprenticeship programs to recruit and place qualified cyber professionals. Objective 4.2: Leverage talent exchanges to attract experienced talent and provide career broadening opportunities for existing cyber workforce members. OPR: DoD CIO, USD(A&S) Initiative 4.2.1: Increase the utilization of talent exchanges with private industry and the usage of rotational and detail opportunities to effectively cross-train and grow talent across the Department. OCR: Components (Services & 4th Estate), USD(P&R) OPR: USD(P&R), DoD CIO Pillar Alignment: Recruitment OCR: Components (Services & 4th Estate), CDAO Description: The use of apprenticeship programs provides an effective mechanism to expand the talent pool, acquire talent and enhance diversity by allowing applicants to enter the workforce through a nontraditional pathway. The benefits of utilizing a cybersecurity apprenticeship program should be communicated to contractors supporting the Department as a means to attract quality talent. Initiative Activities and Milestones Prioritize apprenticeship program usage in cyber hiring initiatives FY2023 Baseline FY24 - FY26 Activity Target Baseline Defined in determined action planning FY2027 Activity Target Apprenticeship programs utilized to onboard new talent Pillar Alignment: Recruitment, Development, Retention Description: Talent exchanges and rotations provide a unique opportunity for DoD civilian cyber employees to learn from other components or private sector organizations. However, exchange and rotation programs are often under-utilized, and steps should therefore be taken to expand their use to create positive impacts and the individual and organizational level. Initiative Activities and Milestones FY2023 Baseline FY24 - FY26 Activity Target FY2027 Activity Target Increase utilization of talent exchanges Baseline Defined in determined action planning 1% increase in program participation from FY26 Increase utilization of rotation programs Baseline Defined in determined action planning 1% increase in program participation from FY26 2023-2027 Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Strategy - Implementation Plan Page 37