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Cyber Workforce and Education Ecosystem Toolkit

Connecting People Who Connect Communities

Post Date:12/03/2024

On July 31, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration launched the inaugural National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), Unleashing America’s Cyber Talent. Mobilizing America's cyber talent and creating sustainable ecosystems is critical to fostering the lifelong development of cyber skills, as well as increasing diversity and inclusion within the workforce. Cyber ecosystems vary based on geography and sector, yet typically entail collaboration between K-12 education systems, higher education institutions, employers, non-profits, labor unions, parents, students, workers, and more. Stakeholders underpin the framework of successful cyber ecosystems; however, it is not always clear what the general recipe is for creating a cyber workforce and education ecosystem that bolsters our cyber talent pipelines.

Today, there is an urgent requirement to fill hundreds of thousands of cyber jobs throughout the Nation. Projections suggest the demand will increase, particularly for talent in emerging technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The rapid proliferation of these technologies requires investment in the Nation’s cyber workforce to combat the evolving threat landscape, especially for attacks targeting critical infrastructure and operational technology. Local and regional workforce and education ecosystems will drive resiliency through the power of strategic partnership and resource allocation.

This Cyber Workforce and Education Ecosystem toolkit guides anyone who wants to develop or expand their local offerings and contribute to national efforts in cybersecurity. Ongoing collaboration, strategic planning, implementation, and coordination are critical. The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) is committed to building collaborative networks and expanding existing and emergent cyber workforce and education ecosystems to create lasting and positive impacts across all levels from local to international. The end goal is to foster the growth of strong talent pipelines and help people secure good-paying cyber jobs and find meaningful careers.

Cyber Workforce and Education Ecosystem Toolkit 

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It is our pleasure to share the news that Michele Robinson has accepted the position of Senior Director for the NCyTE Center. Michele comes with 20+ years of experience and proven leadership at senior and executive levels in information security, and 30 years of public service experience in policy and program execution, making positive impacts at both the state and national levels.   Michele is well recognized by the NCyTE staff and its partners.   She has been a member of the NCyTE Center's National Visiting Committee for 10 years, supporting our mission and vision.

Michele has numerous professional certifications and has represented various organizations in national arenas.  She most recently served as the  State of California Chief Information Security Officer.   Michele is looking forward to continuing to advance cybersecurity education through NCyTE’s resources and expanding the network of partnerships with business and industry, government agencies, and K-12 and higher education institutions.   Her experience in collaborating with other agencies and statewide initiatives and her commitment to cybersecurity education will be tremendous assets that she brings to NCyTE.

Michele will begin her work with NCyTE on September 1, 2023.   Please join us in welcoming Michele in her new leadership role!