Ever wondered how data privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) impact businesses—and how YOU can be part of enforcing them?

If you're just getting started in cybersecurity, switching careers, or already working in tech, understanding CCPA is a high-value skill that can unlock new job opportunities in privacy compliance, cyber governance, and risk management.

Skillweed’s Free Internship will teach you how to:

  • Understand the core components of the CCPA

  • Conduct data privacy assessments using industry frameworks

  • Report compliance risks and suggest actionable controls

Boost your resume with hands-on experience in privacy compliance

What Is the CCPA, and Why Should You Care?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is one of the strongest consumer privacy laws in the U.S., giving California residents rights over their personal information. It’s not just about California. Most companies that do business in the U.S. need to comply with CCPA, making knowledge of the law a critical skill for cybersecurity analysts, GRC professionals, and IT auditors.

Who Should Attend?

This free internship is ideal for

  • Cybersecurity beginners looking for hands-on projects to build their resume

  • Tech professionals seeking to break into governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) roles

  • Africans in diaspora hoping to escape minimum wage jobs and transition into high-paying tech careers

  • Students and interns exploring entry-level cybersecurity pathways

You’ll Learn How To

  • Conduct a CCPA compliance gap analysis

  • Score organizational maturity using frameworks like CMMI (Levels 1–5)

  • Identify high-risk data practices and propose mitigation strategies

  • Build a final report with visuals and recommendations

  • Work with industry professionals guiding you step-by-step

Why This Internship Matters

  • Real-World Experience

    Learn what professionals do on the job

  • Resume Booster

    Stand out with CCPA compliance project work

  • Career Gateway

    Opens doors to GRC analyst, data privacy, and IT audit roles

  • Community Support

    Join a tribe of Africans in diaspora building tech careers together

Ready to Join?

Date: June 27, 2025
Time: 12noon - 2:00pm US CT/1:00pm - 3:00pm US ET
Location: Live on Zoom (details emailed)

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