The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has secured a $750,000 grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program to lead the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Task Force.
The task force aims to bring together eight NCAE-C-funded workforce development programs, including CyberSkills2Work, an intensive cybersecurity education program led by UWF.
Its goal is to address the nation’s evolving workforce needs by engaging more NCAE-C designated institutions and developing training pathways for cyber-related work roles.
The program aims to be more accessible to diverse learners and expand employer connections and employment opportunities.
The task force includes NCAE-C workforce development programs and coalitions led by UWF, the University of Louisville, Purdue University Northwest, Rochester Institute of Technology, and University of California, Davis.
UWF will collaborate with the NCAE-C Program and task force to develop a unified National Cybersecurity Workforce Development model and program based on best practices, industry input, employable competencies, and stackable credentials.
This program will provide education and professional development to individuals nationwide to help them launch or advance their careers in cybersecurity.
According to a defense department website, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program is managed by the National Cryptologic School at the National Security Agency.
In 2022, the National Cryptologic School changed its name to the National Cryptologic University.
Other partners include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The NCAE-C program office collaborates closely with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer (DoD-CIO), and US Cyber Command (CYBERCOM).
Via @WKRG: @UWFCyber awarded $750,000 grant to lead the Cybersecurity Workforce Development Task Force.
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