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NATI O NAL I N

CEI T IATIVE F OR 

CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION

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RAMPS for Cybersecurity 

Education and Workforce 

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is funding opportunities to build multistakeholder workforce partnerships of employers, schools and institutions of higher education, and other community organizations. These funding opportunities 

provide assistance to establish Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity 

Education and Workforce Development. Effective partnerships focus on organizing multiple employers with skill shortages in 

specific cybersecurity work roles to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional 

economy.

RAMPS PROGRAMS

The Partnership to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Training (PACET) 

Led by State University of New York, Albany albany.edu/facets

The goal is to streamline the entire cybersecurity workforce ecosystem in the New York Capital District, from 

recruitment of students, education, professional training, internships, to job placement, by evaluating the 

needs of the local economy. They will use the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework as a common index 

to map education programs available and industry workforce requirements in an attempt to align the two 

and to improve the quality and success of local cybersecurity talent entering the workforce.

The Hampton Roads Cybersecurity Education, Workforce and Economic Development 

Alliance (HRCyber) 

Led by Old Dominion University securitybehavior.com/hrcyber

HRCyber is a collaborative partnership between educational institutions, government agencies, non-profit 

organizations, and private employers focused on developing educational pathways from high school, through 

community college, to four year institutions, and continual professional development that provides a capable 

cybersecurity workforce for the region. Goals of the partnership include coordinating course delivery and 

internship placements, strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities of the regional workforce, and more. 

Cincinnati-Dayton Cyber Corridor (Cin-Day Cyber) 

Led by the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education soche.org

The Southwestern Ohio collaboration will advance the Cin-Day Cyber regional alliance with over 20 partners 

to stimulate cybersecurity education and workforce development to accelerate the growth of a highly 

complex cybersecurity workforce for both government and private industry. Cin-Day Cyber will leverage a 

strong university and K-12 presence in cybersecurity, knowing a well-developed talent pipeline will meet 

cyber industry demand.

Cyber Prep Program 

Led by Pikes Peak Community College ppcc.edu/cyberprep

The Pikes Peak regional cybersecurity alliance has engaged more than 18 partners to help teens to choose 

cybersecurity careers by defining cybersecurity career pathways, supporting the development and growth 

of cybersecurity programs in area high schools and offering teens meaningful work experiences, including 

internships and apprenticeships

The Arizona Statewide Cyber Workforce Consortium 

Led by Chicanos Por La Causa ArizonaCyber.org

The Consortium is committed to developing a unified approach to meeting the cybersecurity workforce and 

education needs in Arizona. This is being done by connecting a number of ongoing efforts throughout the 

state and creating a dynamic and collaborative partnership. The consortium is working with cross sector 

partners ranging from K-12, higher education, workforce, and the cyber community as a whole.