Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Cybersecurity: New Apprenticeship Grant Program
The Cyber Ready Workforce Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss it.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill creates a new grant program through the Department of Labor to help start and grow cybersecurity apprenticeships. These programs combine on the job training with classroom learning to prepare people for high tech careers.
- The grants would go to groups like community colleges, non profits, and business organizations. These groups will work with local employers to design training that meets the needs of the modern tech industry.
- People in these programs can earn professional certifications that help them get jobs as computer support specialists, cloud architects, or security experts. The goal is to make sure workers have the specific skills companies are looking for.
- A large portion of the money must be used to help apprentices succeed. This includes providing career counseling, mentors, and financial help for things like transportation, housing, and childcare.
- The program also focuses on reaching out to people who are often underrepresented in tech. This includes recruiting more women, minorities, students, and veterans into the cybersecurity field.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
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