Supply Chain AI Leader Continues to Invest in
Inclusive Mentoring and Skills Programs to Empower and Grow
Industry Talent Pool
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exiger, the
market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company,
announced today that it has partnered with national workforce
non-profit, the Institute for American Apprenticeship (IAA), to
launch a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for supply chain
and third-party risk analysts. The Registered Apprenticeship,
approved in January, was officially recognized by the Department of
Labor (DOL) yesterday at a signing ceremony at the Frances Perkins
Building. In attendance to mark the forward-thinking workforce
initiative were Administrator of the Office of Apprenticeship at
DOL John Ladd, Exiger President Carrie
Wibben, and IAA CEO Matt
McKenney, among other Exiger and IAA representatives.
Exiger and IAA partner to launch a
first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for supply chain and
third-party risk analysts
"So many of the skills necessary for competitive
technology-enabled roles in our industry are best learned on the
job through direct experience with experts and in real-world
scenarios," said Wibben. "At Exiger, we see empowering the
next generation of talent as an essential part of fulfilling our
mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to
succeed. We're excited to formalize our apprenticeship program and
continue to invest in training, upskilling and mentorship to enable
our employees and the larger workforce to thrive in the workplace,
while also contributing to the talent pool that will be responsible
for driving innovation in our space in the decades to come."
This is the first time that a risk and compliance researcher
role has been officially registered by the DOL. The roughly dozen
participants in the first cohort of the program will receive
on-the-job analyst training related to due diligence and risk
analysis. At least 200 hours will be dedicated to critical skills
development such as AI-enabled research, in-depth analysis of
legal, regulatory, and media artifacts, and other skills that equip
researchers to analyze risk within third-party vendor and supply
chain populations. This training, alongside mentorship from experts
in the field, will prepare apprentices with valuable and
transferable skills to jumpstart their careers. At the successful
conclusion of the program, apprentices will earn a
nationally-recognized credential from DOL.
IAA's CEO Matt McKenney attended
the signing ceremony, noting: "We're excited to partner with
Exiger, a firm dedicated to empowering professionals in legal,
risk, compliance, and supply chain sectors with advanced
technology. This collaboration, facilitated by IAA's Apprenticeship
Building America grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, presents
an opportunity to expand apprenticeships into new sectors.
Apprenticeships are strategic talent solutions that enable
companies like Exiger to develop a pipeline of skilled
professionals ready to excel and drive industry advancements. IAA
collaborates with firms across all sectors to create apprenticeship
solutions that build a high-quality workforce, and Exiger is
demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to talent development in
supply chain and third-party risk management."
The DOL-registered apprenticeship is part of Exiger's larger
talent program, aimed at equipping a diverse and future-ready
talent pool with dynamic skills and opportunities. During National
Mentoring Month in January, Exiger sponsored the National Mentoring
Summit in Washington, DC, hosted
by MENTOR, a nonprofit champion for quality youth mentoring in the
U.S. Exiger is also proud to be a part of the Department of
Defense's SkillBridge Program, which provides training and
development opportunities for former service members. The newly
registered business analyst apprenticeship will enable Exiger to
continue developing a diverse talent pool and broaden the company's
efforts related to hiring, training, and mentoring the workforce of
the future.
About Exiger
Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies
and banks navigate risk and compliance in their third-parties,
supply chains and customers through its software and tech-enabled
solutions. Exiger's mission is to make the world a safer and more
transparent place to succeed. Empowering its 550 customers across
the globe, including 150 in the Fortune 500 and over 55
organizations across the Defense Industrial Base and government
agencies, with award-winning AI technology, Exiger leads the way in
ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain
management. Named one of Fast Company's 2023 'Brands That Matter,'
Exiger's work has been recognized by 40+ AI, RegTech and Supply
Chain partner awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on
LinkedIn.
About IAA
The Institute for American Apprenticeships
(IAA) is a national nonprofit with over two decades of experience
in workforce development, specializing in apprenticeships. IAA
provides comprehensive technical assistance to a broad range of
partners including employers, industry associations, workforce
boards, intermediary sponsors, educational institutions, and
federal grantees, across nearly every state. Its expertise in
program design, registration, system navigation, and alignment with
workforce systems supports key sectors such as early childhood
education, care economy occupations, advanced manufacturing, K12,
healthcare, and emerging fields influenced by efforts such as the
CHIPS Act and Wireless Broadband Expansion. Known for its ability
to sustain and scale apprenticeship initiatives, IAA applies best
practices and evidence-based strategies to develop industry-ready
professionals. With its extensive network, IAA has successfully
launched thousands of apprentices across dozens of innovative
programs, meeting the dynamic needs of today's labor markets.
For more information, please contact:
Kody Gurfein
Chief Marketing Officer for Exiger
1.914.393.0398
kgurfein@exiger.com
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