Proactive Risk and County College of Morris Launch AI and Data Science Apprenticeship Partnership

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DENVILLE, N.J. — November 06, 2026 — Local talent will have a direct pathway to practical skills in artificial intelligence and data science through a partnership between Proactive Risk, Inc., a Morris County-based cybersecurity and technology consulting firm, and County College of Morris (CCM). Through CCM’s AI and Data Science Registered Apprenticeship Program, participants will build skills in artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, automation, governance and compliance.

The program brings Morris County talent into a Morris County business, combining full-time paid employment at Proactive Risk’s Denville office with structured college instruction through CCM and supervised, hands-on learning. The apprenticeship is part of the Machine Learning AI Data Scientist Registered Apprenticeship sponsored by the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development. CCM was selected by the state as one of only two community colleges to partner with the AI Hub at Princeton University and the New Jersey Council of County Colleges in training the workforce to be proficient in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

“This is workforce development at the local level—educating talent here in Morris County, putting that talent to work here in Morris County, and building skills that can strengthen critical businesses across Northern New Jersey,” said Tom Brennan, CEO & Principal Consultant of Proactive Risk. “Our goal is to develop professionals who can apply AI, data science and cybersecurity responsibly to real business problems, including the needs of New Jersey’s manufacturing and defense industrial base.”

Apprentices will gain experience applying AI and data science to areas such as cyber risk assessment, compliance, vulnerability management, security operations, third-party risk, AI governance, analytics and automation. The program combines 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning with 225 hours of related technical instruction through CCM.

Proactive Risk also intends to connect this workforce-development effort with its broader work supporting manufacturers and organizations in the defense industrial base, helping strengthen the regional pipeline of professionals equipped to address cybersecurity, AI governance and compliance requirements.

About Proactive Risk

Proactive Risk, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) located in Denville, New Jersey, providing cybersecurity and technology consulting focused on helping organizations govern cyber risk and build business confidence. Learn more at www.proactiverisk.com.

About County College of Morris

County College of Morris (CCM), a top-ranked community college in the nation and state, has been meeting the educational and training needs of residents and businesses in Morris County for over 50 years. Located in Randolph, NJ, the college offers 50+ associate degree programs and a full slate of certificate and workforce development programs designed to lead to successful careers. The college proudly graduates 1,000 students each year and has one of the highest graduation and transfer rates among New Jersey’s community colleges. To learn more, visit https://www.ccm.edu/.

About the Program

The AI and Data Science Apprenticeship Program is administered by County College of Morris and sponsored by the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development as part of the New Jersey Department of Labor Machine Learning AI Data Scientist Registered Apprenticeship.