| Title: |
From Rural Districts to Statewide Pathways: A Blueprint for Scaling Cybersecurity Workforce Development through Regional Collaboration |
| 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 |