After that memorable night, Stacia received numerous job offers from recruiters who were eager to hire her.
“Being invited to apply for these positions was something I could have never imagined in my wildest dreams,” she remarked.
Today, Stacia works full-time as a governance, risk and compliance analyst at Acrisure, an insurance brokerage company in the area. She works from home, which allows her some flexibility to care for her 2-year-old son. She went from making $25 per hour prior to the WMCAT program, to $70,000 per year.
“I could have never imagined myself not graduating from college and still being able to achieve what I’m earning,” she added. “
The earning potential for someone like Stacia could be upwards of $120,000 dollars per year.
For Stacia, it’s not just the stable and thriving income that has helped her achieve more independence, confidence and security, but also how much she genuinely enjoys doing this type of work.
“It’s the best job I’ve ever had. My team is absolutely amazing. They are so helpful and so kind. And they help me in the learning process, and they are so gracious,” she said.
Today, Stacia feels more confident than ever before about what she’s shown herself she can accomplish.
“The mentors and teachers in the program truly filled my cup to the brim,” she expressed. “They encouraged me, emphasized my strengths and motivated me to keep pushing forward. They also equipped me with the essential tools I’ll need to venture into the tech world,” she added.
In the coming year, WMCAT will add training in cloud security engineering to its existing governance, risk, and compliance training as part of the tuition-free cybersecurity pathwayThese initiatives will provide thirty individuals residing in Kent County with the chance to access high-paying employment opportunities and thrive.
