Building a Diverse Tech Talent Pipeline, Part 2
High Peaks Partnership
High Peaks Partnership
High Peaks Solutions Launches Innovative Technology Apprenticeship Program in Partnership with MAXX Potential
By Elizabeth Papile
- Posted: April 13, 2022
- Apprenticeship, Businesses
High Peaks Solutions provides clients with innovative approaches to meeting their security objectives through the delivery of consulting services and a unique Software-as-a-Service product offering. Their SaaS product is a purpose-built, innovative, automated platform that redefines and simplifies the management of complex security programs.
“Hiring and retaining key talent is critical to the success of any business and this is especially true of High Peaks Solutions as we manage our growth and ensure best-in-class service to our clients. The partnership with MAXX Potential and the Apprenticeship program plays a crucial role in our ability to expand and grow the business by allowing us to find and develop talented resources in this challenging recruiting environment.” Rob Rice – Chief Technology Officer
Early Career Professionals Experience Cybersecurity Careers
Individuals who show a passion for problem solving and are interested in a career in information technology are hired by MAXX Potential where mentorship through an Apprenticeship model is provided. The Apprenticeship phase allows individuals to gain hands-on experience by working directly with customers, while also receiving coaching from experienced professionals.
Apprentices receive a valuable career opportunity in a high-growth field, and High Peaks Solutions can grow their team and build upon their culture of continuous learning. This more effective hiring process allows High Peaks Solutions to increase their profile as a compelling option for early career talent in the IT industry. Included in the partnership is the joint commitment to guide Apprentices while their role is customized to suit the specific needs of High Peaks Solutions and serve their customers in a more efficient and effective manner.
About High Peaks Solutions
High Peaks Solutions is committed to inspiring clients through the development of enhanced security programs so they are better prepared to handle the cybersecurity risks faced by all companies today. They offer management and technical consulting in areas such as security policy development, third-party cybersecurity risk, vulnerability, and business continuity management. The SummIT Security SaaS Platform provides a solution to an automated security program.
About MAXX Potential
MAXX Potential helps businesses transform their talent strategy and individuals kickstart their careers in technology. Their proven Apprenticeship approach delivers high-quality managed services and staff augmentation, while also helping customers build a stronger, more effective entry-level talent pipeline.
Reach out to MAXX Potential to inquire about their Businesses Solutions today.
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Apprentice Referrals
Know someone interested in a career in technology?
As you know, here at MAXX Potential, we are always looking to grow our Apprentice team with talented people, just like you. That’s why we are excited to announce our new Apprentice Referral Bonus Program.
Do you know someone looking to get into technology that meets all of our MAXX Values? Submit their information below and we’d be happy to reward you when they meet our criteria!
FAQS
To be eligible, the referrer must be a current Apprentice in good standing or an Alumni who left MAXX Potential on good terms, and the referral must:
- Meet our On the Job Training requirements (most candidates do)
- Be hired as an Apprentice
- Stay with MAXX Potential for 6 months or make it to Level 2, whichever comes first
- Not be currently employed at MAXX Potential
The hiring process will be fair and consistent with standard interviewing procedures, with no bias for or against candidates whose selection might make someone eligible for a referral bonus.
- Authenticity
- Collaboration
- Perseverance
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
We hire for people that meet these MAXX Values, and have a passion for technology!
We are kicking this program off with a $500 bonus per referral that meets the criteria.
Rewards may vary over time, based on hiring needs and at the discretion of MAXX Potential’s hiring team.
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''Learn as much as you can from others''- Words from Alumn, Anthony Werner'
- Posted: October 6, 2021
- Success Stories
Anthony Werner
- Security Administrator, ICSynergy
Anthony worked as an Apprentice for three and a half years.
What were you doing before MAXX Potential? What drew you to pursue a career in technology?
I was a Network Operator (0651) in the USMC prior to joining MAXX Potential. There I discovered my passion for IT and technology. This passion has continued my desire to further develop my skills as an IT Professional and to advance my career in technology.
Can you talk about what you’re currently working on? What are some of your job responsibilities?
I am currently in the process of taking the Thycotic Privilege Manager Certification. Once I have passed the certificate, I will be shadowing a team of Thycotic engineers in installing Privilege Manager for a client, then managing the solution once implemented. Some of my responsibilities include taking requests from my project manager for my previous project and implementing them in the client's installation of Thycotic Secret Server. As well as shadowing Thycotic Certified Consultants on their projects to further progress my requirements to becoming a Thycotic Certified Consultant. I am currently in the process of taking the Thycotic Privilege Manager Certification. Once I have passed the certificate, I will be shadowing a team of Thycotic engineers in installing Privilege Manager for a client, then managing the solution once implemented. Some of my responsibilities include taking requests from my project manager for my previous project and implementing them in the client's installation of Thycotic Secret Server. As well as shadowing Thycotic Certified Consultants on their projects to further progress my requirements to becoming a Thycotic Certified Consultant.
What’s the most rewarding thing about your current role?
I would say the most rewarding thing about my current role is learning more about the PAM solution products that I am working with from experienced co-workers. The more I learn, the more I am better equipped to help customers and team members in implementing and maintaining cyber security programs.
How do you keep your skills up to date? What’s the best way to learn new concepts, technologies, programming languages, etc.?
I keep up my skills by spending time outside of work, working on my personal projects. This allows me to practice things that I have learned. My favorite way of learning new technologies is taking details notes then getting hands-on experience (either in a lab or in a dev environment). Finally, by creating documentation so someone else would be able to follow the same steps to accomplish the same task. This re-enforces what I have learned and provides documentation to later review or share.
What’s the best piece of advice you can give to someone early in their IT career or looking to get their start?
The best piece of advice I can provide is to learn as much as you can from others and choose your mentors from those people.
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Building a Diverse Tech Talent Pipeline, Part 2
Communication, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration
How to integrate OpenAI's API into your project