To establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.
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Latest Action · July 25, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The Cyber Ready Workforce Act would establish a grant program at the Department of Labor to fund the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. The program would provide competitive grants to workforce intermediaries—organizations that can include businesses, community groups, educational institutions, and nonprofits—to develop apprenticeships that combine classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity fields. According to the bill, the cybersecurity industry currently has over 597,000 unfilled job openings, and apprenticeships could help address this talent shortage. Grant recipients must spend at least 85 percent of their funds on program development, employer partnerships, and support services for apprentices such as career counseling and assistance with transportation or childcare costs, while up to 15 percent can go toward outreach and recruitment. The bill authorizes whatever funding is necessary to implement the program but does not specify a dollar amount or timeline.
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