Cyber Ready Workforce Act

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would provide federal funding to workforce intermediaries to help businesses create cybersecurity training programs, potentially increasing the number of available cybersecurity jobs and providing support services like childcare and transportation for participants.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Workforce intermediaries

These entities are eligible to apply for and receive federal grants to manage cybersecurity apprenticeship programs.

Apprentices

Participants in these programs receive training, certification, and potential support services like childcare and transportation assistance.

Department of Labor

The agency is tasked with creating and administering the competitive grant program.

Cybersecurity employers

Businesses can partner with workforce intermediaries to develop curricula and receive technical support for training new employees.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Ms. Lee is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Nevada's 3rd congressional district. context
Mr. Fitzpatrick is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district. context

Summary

This bill creates a new federal grant program within the Department of Labor to help organizations set up and expand cybersecurity apprenticeship programs. The program aims to address the national talent shortage by funding training, certifications, and support services for apprentices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for these grants?

Grants are awarded to 'workforce intermediaries,' which are partnerships that can include businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, or labor-management groups.

What kind of training will these programs provide?

Programs must provide technical instruction, workplace training, and industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity, such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker.

Can the grant money be used for apprentice living expenses?

Yes, grant funds can be used to provide support services to apprentices, including assistance with the costs of transportation, housing, and childcare.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would provide federal funding to workforce intermediaries to help businesses create cybersecurity training programs, potentially increasing the number of available cybersecurity jobs and providing support services like childcare and transportation for participants.

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Related Legislation

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This bill requires port operators applying for federal infrastructure grants to prove they have a plan to manage cybersecurity risks for any new digit

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of Apprenticeship Models

The bill explicitly seeks to apply the traditional apprenticeship model to the cybersecurity field, which is noted as not being traditionally linked to such programs.

Department of Labor

Connected Entities

organizationCyberSeek“Provides cybersecurity job heat maps”Map →

personMr. Fitzpatrick“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

organizationGeorgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce“Provides workforce projections”Map →

organizationDepartment of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)“Funds CyberSeek”Map →

personMs. Lee of Nevada“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationDepartment of Labor“Responsible for awarding and overseeing the grant program”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the bill”Map →

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