The Emerging Talent Clearance Program has allowed me to jump-start my career in the IT world by providing an opportunity to gain new technical skills while attaining my degree at the same time. This program allowed me cultivate skills in Database Configuration, Cloud Management, PowerShell scripting and Software Development. The pipeline program allowed me the access to determine a path for my career.
Gaining on-the-job experience.
GDIT’s Emerging Talent Clearance Program allows you to enter the workforce as a cleared employee through one of three methods:
- Directly into a program assignment based on desired work.
- Experiencing various assignments, beginning with customer front-end, then a rotation or direct assignment thereafter (cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing, application development, network designing, information security, and other IT projects).
- As an uncleared employee who works in an uncleared space while your clearance processes (based on job openings).
Hear from past Emerging Talent Clearance Program employees.
While waiting in the clearance process, I was able to participate on many development teams, delivering real software products to customers. The exposure to a fast-paced work environment, combined with legit development opportunities that the pipeline offers prepared me for a smooth transition into high-level cleared work.
I’m so glad that I stumbled upon the ETCP. My journey started at a campus career fair and progressed to an interview within a week. Once I was accepted into the program, I was confident that I would have a good job after graduating. Since starting at GDIT full-time, I’ve gained valuable experience on the software development team. Now that I am through the clearance process, I can utilize my degree as a CyberSecurity Analyst.
Begin a Rewarding Career.
The goal of the program is to get you to full-time employment and a security clearance. From there, you are a member of our professional workforce. Should there be a delay in security processing, GDIT will bring you on-board provisionally, depending on the circumstances.
