CACE, Center for AI & Cyber Excellence
Apprenticeships

A structured pipeline into AI governance and GRC.

Pair certification training with on-the-job experience under a credentialed mentor. Built with employer sponsors, workforce boards, and university partners.

Pathway

Four phases, one outcome.

01
Foundations

Entry-tier programs build shared vocabulary and core practice across AI, security, and GRC.

02
Applied Cohort

Live cohort with portfolio work, mentorship, and a senior practitioner advisor.

03
On-the-Job Rotation

Embedded with a sponsoring organization, working under a credentialed mentor.

04
Certification

Sit a recognized Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor exam to close the pathway.

Partners

Built with the people who hire.

Employer Sponsors

Organizations hosting apprentices and committing to a hiring decision.

Workforce Boards

State and regional workforce partners funding cohorts and stipends.

Universities & Programs

Bridge pathways from undergraduate and graduate programs into the field.