From Rural Districts to Statewide Pathways: A Blueprint for Scaling Cybersecurity Workforce Development through Regional Collaboration
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| Title: | From Rural Districts to Statewide Pathways: A Blueprint for Scaling Cybersecurity Workforce Development through Regional Collaboration |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | K. Babineau, C. Aso, K. Ganoo, B. Jacobs, K. Lenderman, Z. Shah, K. Smith, V. M. Young, Digital Promise |
| Source: | Digital Promise. 2025. |
| Availability: | Digital Promise. 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 935, Washington DC 20036. Tel: 202-450-3675; e-mail: contact@digitalpromise.org; Web site: https://digitalpromise.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 29 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Hearst Foundations IBM Corporation National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (DOC) Walton Family Foundation |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Education Work Relationship, School Community Relationship, Computer Security, Program Descriptions, Career Pathways, Partnerships in Education, School Districts, Educational Planning, Recruitment, Rural Areas |
| Geographic Terms: | Alabama |
| Abstract: | With the cybersecurity workforce facing a critical shortage, Alabama is positioned as a strong pilot site given its defense, aerospace, and digital industries. This white paper highlights the Alabama Cybersecurity Pathways Initiative, which connects K-12, higher education, industry, and community partners to build sustainable talent pipelines. Originating in Talladega County and expanding into the East Alabama Regional Cybersecurity Alliance, the initiative offers a scalable, replicable blueprint to address workforce gaps and strengthen regional economic resilience. [This project received additional support from the Akamai Foundation.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED678880 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | With the cybersecurity workforce facing a critical shortage, Alabama is positioned as a strong pilot site given its defense, aerospace, and digital industries. This white paper highlights the Alabama Cybersecurity Pathways Initiative, which connects K-12, higher education, industry, and community partners to build sustainable talent pipelines. Originating in Talladega County and expanding into the East Alabama Regional Cybersecurity Alliance, the initiative offers a scalable, replicable blueprint to address workforce gaps and strengthen regional economic resilience. [This project received additional support from the Akamai Foundation.] |
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