Cyber Ready Workforce Act

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.

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