Removing Barriers For Military Spouses
As a military spouse, you serve right alongside our service men and women with every permanent change of station, deployment, and temporary duty assignment. Rosie Project is dedicated to educating and empowering military spouses to advance their careers into mission critical positions within the Department of Defense alongside their spouse’s military career.
Information Technology (IT) Specialist
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Rosie Project offers a 6-month Information Technology program for military spouses in collaboration with Weber State University and Hill Air Force Base. The military spouses attend courses that are specific to the needs of the Department of Defense and prepare them to pass IT Certifications. The course content includes technical and soft skills that will set the spouses up for success when transitioning into an entry-level GS-2210 position. Child care is provided for participants with young children during in-person classes.
Currently, this program exists at Hill, Tinker, Robins, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base in-person. Rosie Project is considering expansion to other bases.
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FREE 6-month educational program
FREE certification exams
Eligible to interview for Mission Critical Positions
Certifications are accepted across the Department of Defense
Child Care is provided during course times
Laptops are provided for the duration of the program
Join a community
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Rosie Project invites military spouses with an interest in becoming IT professionals within the Department of Defense to apply who meet the following:
Military spouse (current or previous) of a United States service member
Ability to obtain a United States security clearance
High school diploma (or equivalent), no degree required
Must attend all in-person sessions and have transportation available
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Rosie Project proudly hosts two six-month cohorts of military spouses annually: one in the early spring and one in the early fall. Military spouses can express interest in the program all-year-round through the Interest Form, and applicants are reviewed and admitted to the program for each cohort.
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Rosie Project
Rosie Project connects the Department of Defense, Weber State University, and the local community, so military spouses have the support required to trail blaze this generation’s Rosie Revolution.
Weber State University
Weber State University provides transformative educational experiences for military students and spouses of all identities and backgrounds through meaningful personal connections with faculty and staff in and out of the classroom. Weber State University is a leader in transforming these lives by meeting all students where they are, challenging and guiding them to achieve their goals academically and in life.
Hill Air Force Base
The 309th Software Engineering Group provides mentorship and hands-on experience to military spouses participating in the Rosie Project to enhance the curriculum.
Local Community
The local community provides support and encouragement to the military spouses trail blazing new opportunities for future spouses. They offer mentorship, tutoring, donations, and support.
Curriculum
Dedicated to the mission
Rosie Project’s Information Technology Program will prepare you for an entry-level Information Technology Specialist position (GS-2210) within the Department of Defense without the need for prior related work experience. After completing the six month program, you will have information technology skills in Network Security and Security+ systems. The coursework for the Information Technology Specialist track of Rosie Project is provided through Weber State University and enhanced by the 309th Software Engineering Group at Hill Air Force Base.
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Threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
Architecture and design
Implementation
Operations and incident response
Governance, risk, and compliance
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Writing
Speaking
Interpersonal communication
Group and team communication
Visual communication
Critical listening
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