The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $308,623 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (CFDA 11.620) program to New York University (NYU). The purpose of the project is to address workforce needs through community partner collaboration, creating an ecosystem where employees can improve their cybersecurity skills through hands-on virtual and in-person experiences. The project will be executed in three phases, led by...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $330,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Del Mar College District in Corpus Christi, Texas under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach grant program (CFDA 11.620). The funding aims to expand the cybersecurity workforce and enhance skills, credentials, and diversity through a multi-faceted approach. Key activities include hands-on training for small and mid-sized businesses, paid cybersecurity internships,...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The purpose of this 2-year project is to develop an initiative that empowers underserved and underrepresented populations, including women and minorities, to explore careers in the cybersecurity industry. The key activities include coordinating with community...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $320,213.99 cooperative agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to the Cyber Bytes Foundation. The purpose of this 2-year award, running from April 2024 to March 2026, is to provide regional and national cybersecurity education resources through the Quantico Cyber Hub Regional Technology Center (QCH-RTC) project. The key activities include identifying gaps in K-12...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to Benedict College under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to implement the Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Education, Training & Workforce Initiative. The project aims to prepare underserved populations, particularly minorities, for careers in the cybersecurity industry. Key activities include curriculum enhancements, cybersecurity workshops,...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $2,757,913.15 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams, Inc. (DBA "Amped") to provide IT certification training and workforce development programs targeting minority students interested in cybersecurity careers. The project aims to increase diversity in the cybersecurity field by offering training on...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Old Dominion University Research Foundation (ODURF) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (CFDA 11.620) program. The purpose of this 2-year project is to increase participation in the cybersecurity workforce by applying the NICE Framework to develop programs that will help diversify the cybersecurity workforce. The project will coordinate events to train, recruit,...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $3,077,063.02 cooperative agreement to Npower Inc. under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to establish the New York Cybersecurity Workforce Accelerator. The project aims to enhance the cybersecurity workforce pipeline in New York by leveraging Npower's IT training programs, partnerships, and relationships to provide opportunities for low-income and underserved populations to...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $299,998.70 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to We Reach Inc., a minority-owned non-profit organization, to establish and pilot a career pathway for immigrant and minority youth in the Gateway Cities of Massachusetts to participate in the National Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative. The project aims to empower underserved minority individuals...
Under a $511,777.44 Cooperative Agreement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), the San Diego Workforce Partnership Inc. (SDWP) is developing a training program to help address critical talent shortages in the cybersecurity sector. The program targets underserved jobseekers, providing training, subsidized certification costs, and upskilling opportunities to enable progression into...