Cooperative agreement for the new york cybersecurity workforce accelerator (with npower): purpose: in partnership with the city university of new york (cuny) and npower's tech employer partners,…

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 explore and pursue careers in cybersecurity. Key activities include strengthening community partnerships, diversifying the cybersecurity talent pool, providing training and employment opportunities, and fostering continued education and engagement within the cybersecurity sector. The intended outcomes are to increase cybersecurity job placements, certifications, and degree completions, as well as strengthen the local ecosystem's connections between talent, employers, and trainers. The project period runs from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Activities

The proposed project includes strengthening community partnerships that will provide opportunities for participants to explore opportunities in cybersecurity. In addition, the proposed project will diversify the cybersecurity talent pipeline, provide employment opportunities, and engagement for continued education. The project activities will be documented and disseminated across the u.s and with local stakeholders.

Expected outcomes

Success in project will result in the increase cybersecurity job placements, certifications for trainees, and degree completion. Other intended outcomes are to strengthen partnerships between the local ecosystem's talent pools, cybersecurity employers, and trainers. The project will provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their skills for career advancement within the cybersecurity workforce.

Intended beneficiaries

The public will be provided with opportunities to explore careers within the cybersecurity workforce. Participants will attend workshops and trainings for continued education and receive specialized certifications. Through these trainings, participants will gain hands-on experience and receive foundational skills to pursue cybersecurity opportunities.

Subrecipient activities

There are no planned subawards.