Open Cloud Academy: Cyber Security Learning TrackDeborah Carter August, 2016

Open Cloud Academy

• 444 Graduates since 2013 launch

(98% completion rate)

• 38 Current Students

• 181 Rackspace Hires (41%)

• 83% Employment rate *July, 2016 Survey

• 52% RHCSA exam pass rate

• 97% CCNA exam pass rate

*As of April 2016

We are a Rackspace inspired Education Center focused on developing technical talent, and enhancing technical career opportunities in our local community.

Our team of Subject Matter Experts guide and empower students to achieve industry recognized certifications, in a unique hands-on learning environment.

• Average NPS = 79% (Excellent >

World Class)

• Bersin by Delliotte’s 2014 What

Works Award recipient

• San Antonio Business Journal’s 2015

Tech Titan, Tech Advocate recipient

3

Linux Systems Administration

Network Operations

Cyber Security (September 2016)

Self Study

CompTIA Network+

Graduation

RHCSA

CCNA

Security+

CISSP

Learning Tracks

Graduate Highlight

“Born and raised right here in San Antonio. I am a graduate of Judson High School, San Antonio College and served in the US Navy. I found out about Rackspace and subsequently Open Cloud Academy because I worked at a Restaurant across the street from the Castle. Though I have absolutely no back ground in IT, I decided to go all in and earn my Network+ and RHCSA alongside my mother who attended class with me. During the track, I became a member of Project Quest and was still able to work at the restaurant on Sundays. In my spare time, I enjoy watching anime and going on adventures with my friends. I love video games and prefer going to a library than a mall any day of the week .”

Lisa WolfJuly 24, 2015 - Graduated OCA’s Linux for Ladies Learning TrackFebruary 15, 2016 - Hired as Support Tech I at Rackspace

“I am a three-decades Active U.S. Army, Army Reserve, and Texas Army National Guard veteran plus have worked more than 20 years as a college/university staffer. In 1994, my family and I moved to San Antonio; we love this City! Reading about American and Western history, U.S. national security and defense, exercising regularly, and upward reflection take up most of my free time. My goal is to contribute to energized technology teams, leveraging goodwill and helping users from multiple sectors achieve more protected inter-networked communications. In other more direct words -- I'm wanting to team up and squash us some evil hackers!. Otherwise, I'm rather normal.”

Charles “Chuck” RodriguezDecember 11, 2015 - Graduated OCA’s Network Operations Learning TrackMarch 14, 2016 - Hired as Support Tech I at Rackspace

Graduate Highlight

Why Cyber Security?

Cyber Security job postings are growing at rate of 97% in the state of Texas

Cyber Security job postings are growing and taking longer for employers to fill

Partner to make it happenProject QuestProject Quest

Texas Veterans 

Commission

Texas Veterans 

Commission

Veterans Economic 

Communities Initiative

Veterans Economic 

Communities Initiative

Coley & AssociatesColey & 

Associates

Local Employers

Local Employers

Content & Facilitation

Content Goal:• Aligned with industry• Hands-on and

Experiential• Industry recognized

certifications (1 minimum)

Facilitation Goal:• Industry expert• US Veteran• World class facilitator(s)

Learning Track

Class Starts: September 12, 2016Graduation: December 16, 2016Internships: January – March, 2016

• Introduction to Gallup Strengths• Team Building Volunteer Session• Geekdom Memberships• Employer Tours• Exam Prep Sessions

• Security+ Training & Exam• Role Based Systems Administration• Network Security Administrator• Security Wireless Networks• IS & IT Auditors Training• Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing• Information Systems Owners• Cloud Basics • CISSP Training & Exam

Core Curriculum: Enrichment:

Students

Student Criteria?

• US Veteran or transitioning service member DD214

• San Antonio Resident• CompTIA Network+• Associates’ degree and/or Bachelors

degree preferred• Security Clearance• Able to commit to 11 week technical

boot camp

Tuition

Tuition AssistanceOCA SA

DOL IT “TechHire”

City Fund –Veterans Only

SA Rackspace - Applicant must reside in City of San Antonio and attend the Rackspace Open Cloud Academy

City of San Antonio Funding - Applicant must reside in City of San Antonio and be a veteran

Department of Labor H1-B Information Technology Grant -Applicant must be long term unemployed

Employer Partnerships

Roles

Rackspace Positions:

• Cyber Security Analyst• Penetration Tester and

Vulnerability Analyst• NetSec Administrator• Security Systems Administrator

Employers Committed

5 Veterans5 Veterans

1 Veteran 2 Veterans2 Veterans

2 Veterans

Thank You!.