Rapid Ascent
According to Rapid Ascent, “Cybersecurity provides you an opportunity to continue your mission to protect the nation in the public or private sectors and the country’s infrastructure. You make a long-lasting impact by solving the technology industry’s most challenging problems and shielding sensitive information from outside threats. Much like national security, this career path requires individuals to have a drive to serve and a mission-focused mindset. You embody those characteristics and hold the experiences to make a difference in cybersecurity, a career field with many opportunities for growth. Our competitive JumpStart program is designed to help you transition from the military to a new fast-paced, mission-focused, and lucrative role in cybersecurity. With 3.5 million unfilled jobs worldwide, we are your catalyst for this new career. We are a DoL-Registered Program. SkillBridge and VET TEC are coming soon.”
Quick Facts | |
| Best For | Active Military, Military Spouses, Veterans |
| Industry | Administration, Operations, Technology |
| Employment | Full-Time, Permanent, Temporary to Permanent |
| Job Level | Entry-Level |
| Military or Veteran Focus? | Yes |
| Veteran or Spouse-Owned? | No |
| Where do they place people? | Nationwide |
| Services | Free learning, job simulation, paid apprenticeships |
| Skillbridge | No |
| Contact | Contact |
| Website | Website |
Military & Veteran Focus
Who would Rapid Ascent Be best for?
Rapid Ascent would be best for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Does Rapid Ascent offer specialized service(s) to veterans, transitioning military or military spouses?
Yes, they have sections on their website just for transitioning military and veterans. They state on their website that the program is zero cost without touching your GI Bill. They also state that they include SkillBridge, DoL, VA programs, grants, and more.
Does Rapid Ascent offer discounts to military or veterans?
Their services are free to the military and veterans.
Is Rapid Ascent veteran-owned?
No, Rapid Ascent is not veteran-owned.
Job Types & Locations
What areas of the country do they place people?
They appear to place people throughout the United States.
What kinds of jobs does Rapid Ascent place people in?
Cybersecurity jobs
What types of jobs do they recruit for?
- Full-time
- Apprenticeships
Job Levels
- Entry-Level
- Mid-Level
- Executive
What companies does Rapid Ascent work with?
They work with companies within the cybersecurity industry, such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, and AWS.
Unique Services & Programs
What makes them unique?
Rapid Ascent offers free gamified learning, job simulation, and leveling up into a paid apprenticeship with top employers. They are open to anyone; no degree or experience is required.
The program starts with 2-4 weeks of initial training online and earning certifications. Companies recruit you, and you would get an apprenticeship. You will become DoL certified as a cybersecurity analyst or engineering apprentice. You will then interview with companies and get hired by sponsors or recruited by other employers.
You will then use a cybersecurity simulator where you would train on actual systems, secure networks against real threats, and see how they withstand attacks. Gamified is where you would gain skills, unlock rooms, get badges, and post accomplishments on social media. You can then build a portfolio, show your skills, and qualify for apprenticeships.
At the apprenticeships, you would train as a company-paid employee and get mentored by experts while performing hands-on tasks.
In addition, they also have a blog and events listed, such as the Garther Cybersecurity Summit.
About
Where is Rapid Ascent located?
Rapid Ascent’s headquarters are in Fredericksburg, VA.
Do they have offices around the country?
No, they do not appear to have offices throughout the country.
Rapid Ascent Review
Rapid Ascent has a great website with a lot of information. You can clearly see what they have to offer. You can easily sign up on the website if you are interested in the program.
Rapid Ascent Testimonials
They do not seem to have any public reviews but they do have testimonials on their website.
