The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $340,863 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to Cyberup, a veteran-owned non-profit organization. The purpose of the 2-year award, which began on April 1, 2024, is to establish sustainable cybersecurity career pathways and address the nation's cybersecurity workforce needs. Key activities include hosting community events, creating apprenticeship and...
This $308,623 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (CFDA 11.620) program is intended to address the needs of the cybersecurity workforce through community partner collaboration. The project, led by New York University (NYU) and City University of New York (CUNY), will create an ecosystem where employees can improve their cybersecurity skills through hands-on virtual and...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $299,841 Cooperative Agreement to Miami University under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The "Multidisciplinary Pathways to Cybersecurity Professional" project aims to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development in the region. Key activities include holding roundtable meetings, designing cybersecurity curricula, organizing events and workshops, and...
Under this $425,180 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), the University of South Florida (USF) will collaborate with critical infrastructure sectors in Florida to increase the supply of cybersecurity talent entering the workforce. Key activities include assessing workforce needs, designing a comprehensive cybersecurity training program, and connecting...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) provides $300,000 to the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) - Lehman College to implement the "Growing Cyber Talent in the Bronx" program. The program aims to increase the cybersecurity workforce in the Bronx to meet projected 45% growth in demand by 2034. Key activities...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) provides $300,000 in funding to Rtriad Enterprises LLC to comprehensively address the needs of cybersecurity professionals, especially within underrepresented communities. The project comprises three phases: 1) Offering training and career development opportunities including certification preparation and membership...
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...
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 $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Old Dominion University Research Foundation (Odurf) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach federal grant program (CFDA 11.620). 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...
This federal Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $299,851 and funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), aims to strengthen and diversify the pipeline of students entering computer science and information systems education and the workforce in the National Capital Region. The project, in partnership with George Mason University, Trinity Washington University, the Advanced...