National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program

UWF leads the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work®, a nationally scalable and sustainable cybersecurity workforce program to rapidly expand the number of qualified cybersecurity and AI professionals.

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of War CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program. This is the largest federal grant awarded to the University to date. The program will prepare over 4,688 professionals over the next two years for 24 industry certifications and 41 emerging cybersecurity and AI work roles that align with the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) and NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Three coalitions, including the UWF-led CyberSkills2Work Coalition, will offer 62 new educational pathways that prepare AI-enabled cybersecurity professionals and provide free education and career development for eligible transitioning military, first responders, veterans, military spouses, and government personnel.

To learn more about the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, visit CyberSkills2Work.org.

Or visit the UWF CyberSkills2Work Program page to learn more and to apply!

Employers Interested in Hiring Program Graduates

Employers can connect with 3300+ CyberSkills2Work® learners and alumni across the nation! Learners and alumni can post their resumes and highlight their clearances and certifications to employers.

Joining the CyberSkills2Work® National Employers Network provides organizations with first access to those who have recently completed CyberSkills2Work® training, earned industry certifications, and have related experience or clearance. Joining is FREE! Simply complete the brief application form, and we will get back to you.

Join today! Visit cyberskills2work.org/employers-network.

CAE-C Institutions Interested in Joining the Program

If you are a CAE-C designated institution that offers a cybersecurity workforce program or is developing one and is interested in joining the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, please complete the interest form.

Organizations and Individuals Interested in Supporting the Program

If you or your organization is interested in supporting the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, please complete the interest form. We also welcome those interested in promoting and marketing the program.

CAE-C Coalition Team

University of West Florida (Lead Institution)

Columbus State University

Dakota State University

Florida International University

Metro State University

University of Arizona

University of South Florida – Cyber Florida

University of Texas at San Antonio

Contact Us

For additional information or questions, please contact the Program Coordinator at cyberskils2work@uwf.edu.

Resources

The National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work®, is led by the University of West Florida and funded by the DoD CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office and the NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.