About

This Working Group will focus on the NICE Strategic Plan goal to Promote the Discovery of Cybersecurity Careers and Multiple Pathways. The group will conduct an ongoing environmental scan of programs, projects, and initiatives related to this strategic plan’s goals and objectives to assess the scope and sufficiency of efforts. The group will also identify gaps where more attention and effort is needed. The group will identify strategies and tactics to implement the corresponding objectives to this goal. The group will also develop corresponding metrics to measure progress and success.

Goals

Goal:  Promote the Discovery of Cybersecurity Careers and Multiple Pathways

Objectives:

• Identify and share effective practices for promoting cybersecurity career awareness and discovery to diverse stakeholders

• Increase understanding of multiple learning pathways and credentials that lead to careers that are identified in the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)

• Develop and utilize proven tools and resources to identify individuals most likely to succeed in a cybersecurity career

• Provide information and tools about cybersecurity-related career options to those who influence career choices (e.g., teachers and faculty, school counselors, career coaches, career development personnel, mentors, and parents or guardians)

• Galvanize employers to promote discovery and exploration of cybersecurity career opportunities and work-based learning experiences

Contact

Learn more about the group or contact Co-Chair, Jimmy Baker