Trainer - Practical Skills Labs

Trainer - Practical Skills Labs
Reports to: Director of Training

The Trainer is responsible for leading weekly practical skills labs that provide hands-on learning experiences for participants. This role is crucial in helping participants develop the skills they need to succeed in their fields. The Trainer will create and deliver labs that focus on real-world applications, ensuring participants can apply theoretical knowledge in practice. This role involves designing engaging labs, assessing participant progress, and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lab Facilitation: Lead and facilitate weekly practical skills labs, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience in applying concepts.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver interactive labs that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Participant Support: Provide ongoing support to participants during labs, addressing questions and troubleshooting issues.
• Content Creation: Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop and update lab content, ensuring it aligns with current industry trends and standards.
• Assessment & Feedback: Monitor participant progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust lab content as necessary to meet participants’ needs.
• Engagement & Retention: Implement strategies to keep participants engaged and motivated throughout the lab sessions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other trainers and departments to align lab activities with the overall training program.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Prior experience facilitating practical training or hands-on labs, ideally in a technical or skills-based environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for participants.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in the relevant subject area, with the ability to troubleshoot and assist participants with technical challenges.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and provide individualized support.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and contribute to the overall success of the training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry certifications or credentials in the subject area.
• Experience with virtual or remote training environments.

Training/Learning Department 

Accelerator Programs, BlackKidsHack (K-8th grades), We Got Next Cyber (9th-12th grades), Practical Skills Labs, Study Groups, Friday Night Labs

Educational training programs – BGH Foundation believes that there is a high entry level cost to obtaining certification training in the cybersecurity field. To help reduce the overhead associated with getting training for cyber certifications, BGH Foundation is offering free study groups to help get aspiring Cybersecurity professionals ready for industry certifications.

CEH Study Group, Security+ Study Group, CISSP Study Group, PNPT Study Group

Friday Night Labs – Hands on practical skills labs taught in TryHackMe, Hack The Box or other Cyber Training lab environments

The training department of the BGH Foundation organization with a focus on cybersecurity plays a critical role in equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard sensitive data and digital assets. Their primary mission is to provide comprehensive cybersecurity training programs, educating staff, volunteers, and sometimes the wider community on best practices for preventing cyber threats and responding to security incidents. These programs often cover topics such as penetration testing, threat detection, secure data handling, and incident response protocols. Additionally, the training department may offer certification study groups and workshops, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and readiness within the organization and beyond. By doing so, they contribute to strengthening the overall cyber resilience of the nonprofit and its stakeholders, ensuring that digital operations remain secure and trustworthy.