The CWD Program Aims to:
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that establishes lanes to develop and retain cybersecurity professionals.
Expand the recruiting aperture to include non-traditional routes into the cyber workforce.
Decrease the cybersecurity workforce shortage by placing graduates into entry-level roles.
Provide hands-on and professional development experience through apprenticeships.
CISA-Supported Organizations
Per Scholas
Per Scholas connects skilled talent to employment to build a highly skilled workforce across America, especially in Newark, New Jersey, Chicago, New York City, and St. Louis.
South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corporation (SMRCDC)
With over 20 years of experience working with underserved communities, SMRCDC increases and supports educational, training, and employment services along the Mississippi Delta River region.
