Should YOU Go to College for IT Career | Cybersecurity Career Questions

Should you go to college for IT or cybersecurity? In this clip from my interview with Abdie Mohamed, a seasoned IT professional from Lockheed Martin, we dive into this critical question.
Abdie shares his perspective on the role of education in launching a successful tech career, offering invaluable advice for those who are undecided about whether to pursue a college degree or opt for other pathways like apprenticeships or self-learning.
In this conversation, we discuss:
💡The financial implications of pursuing a college degree
💡The value of apprenticeships and alternative learning pathways
💡The importance of networking, both on and off campus
💡The practical approach to finding mentors and leveraging online resources
💡Ways to maximize the ROI of your educational choices
Whether you're an aspiring IT professional wondering if a college degree is the right path, or a young adult seeking advice on how to kickstart your tech career, this clip promises to shed light on your options.
Join me in this thought-provoking discussion, and let's navigate the complexities of educational choices in the tech industry together!
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A little bit about Abdie Mohamed:
My name is Abdurahman, but you can call me Abdie. I am an information security professional skilled in security audits, risk assessments, project management, information security policies, and leadership. Currently studying cloud infrastructure in order to become a cloud security practitioner in the near future.
Outside of the professional realm, I enjoy boxing to maintain health and fitness. I also love watching boxing matches as well as mma. Spending quality time with family is always an enjoyable time. Oh, I am a big anime fan (dragonballz's my favorite).
He currently works at Lockheed Martin having worked as an Information Security engineer, security consultant, and currently as a DevOps engineer.