Tag: Security Systems Technician (SST) apprenticeship program
SIA commits to expand outreach to Native American communities
January 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a commitment to grow its outreach to Native American and indigenous communities beginning in 2024, including expanding access to SIA services and programs such as its training, scholarship and mentorship offerings.
In an expansion of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and workforce development efforts, and working with its industry partners, SIA is making a concerted effort to engage with Native American...
SIA launches SIAcademy learning management system for members
October 2, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new learning management system (LMS) – SIAcademy – as part of its efforts to advance industry professionalism through premier education and training.
SIAcademy is a living library of on-demand training and professional development programs designed to enhance security professionals’ industry knowledge, technical skills and overall job performance. The new LMS offers a modern, simple,...
SIA establishes national Security Systems Technician apprenticeship program
May 24, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national program standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers.
This 12-month program was created to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline and foster career development opportunities within the industry. It was designed to develop basic networking,...