Through the Good Jobs Challenge grant, Correlation One offered a combination of on-the-job training, coaching and virtual instruction to prepare individuals for careers in digital fields.
Training modalityDigital apprenticeship
Career tracks8
Program duration16+ weeks
Industries supported5+
318
individuals upskilled through the Good Jobs Challenge
20+
job functions supported with digital apprenticeship training
50,000+
hours of training delivered by Correlation One
Context
The Good Jobs Challenge is a federal initiative by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) that aims to:
Strengthen the U.S. workforce by funding digital skills apprenticeships
Support the growth of local economies across the country
Connect Americans with high-quality, in-demand jobs
In 2024, Correlation One worked with Good Jobs Challenge grant partners to provide enterprises with training programs that equipped employees with the skills that data and digital roles demand.
Goals
Correlation One supported Good Jobs Challenge objectives through the delivery of tailor-made digital apprenticeships that:
Empowered Americans with the technical skills that careers in digital fields require
Contributed to the success of American businesses and economies
Fostered good job opportunities with economic mobility and security for participants
Prepare your workforce for the AI economy
Partner with Correlation One for custom workforce development solutions that:
Build AI skills and data literacy across your organization
The Good Jobs Challenge was for U.S. based enterprises with 5,000+ employees focused on IT infrastructure modernization. Correlation One provided Good Jobs Challenge training to 6 enterprises that met this criteria in industries that ranged from healthcare to chemical manufacturing.
Typically, enterprises had 2+ cohorts of 30-50 employees participate in the Good Jobs Challenge. As part of the challenge, each employee completed at least 144+ hours of training.
Through the Good Jobs Challenge, Correlation One supported two types of employees:
Beginner to intermediate — Employees without strong technical capabilities who needed reskilling
Intermediate to advanced — Staff with some technical proficiency who needed upskilling
Depending on an employee’s skillset and career track, they were introduced to:
Foundational data analytics using tools such as Excel and Google Sheets
Advanced analysis tools like SQL and Python
Cybersecurity concepts and best practices
Correlation One’s Solution
The Good Jobs Challenge was a strategic way for enterprises to establish the technical workforce that the AI economy demands at zero to little cost. Each Good Jobs Challenge program that Correlation One provided increased employee AI and data literacy through:
Virtual, live training sessions
1:1 coaching sessions
Capstone projects
On-the-job skills application
Every program was personalized based on the following:
Strategic needs of the enterprise
Employee technical proficiency levels
Workforce skills gaps
Business functions and job titles of participants
As part of the Good Jobs Challenge, Correlation One offered digital apprenticeships for 8 career tracks, including:
Data Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Operations Specialist
Web Developer
CRM Administrator
IT Business Analyst
IT Support Professional
User Experience Designer
Results
The results
Correlation One upskilled 318 employees from 20+ job functions through the Good Jobs Challenge grant. In total, 6 enterprises in industries from aviation to healthcare and manufacturing partnered with Correlation One for their digital apprenticeship needs.
318
employees upskilled from 20+ job functions
6
enterprises across multiple industries partnered with Correlation One
My experience with the Army Career Invitational competition was a turning point in my decision to pursue a new career path that allows me to serve. It’s a great opportunity to gain insight into Army careers, connect with others, and expand your professional network.
Vaugh R.
U.S. Army Career Invitational participant
To others considering entering future competitions, I strongly advise you to do so. I initially joined out of curiosity but left wanting to pursue a career in cybersecurity. I have the DoD Cyber Sentinel competition to thank for that!
Chibueze A.
Cyber Sentinel Skills Challenge participant
I entered the competition to test my cybersecurity skills and take another step towards my goal of contributing to national security. It gave me the opportunity to develop my skills and see what I needed to improve on for future challenges. I was also able to network with other professionals who share a passion for cybersecurity and gained valuable knowledge in techniques and resources along the way.
Shawn R.
Cyber Sentinel Skills Challenge participant
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