Cyber Titans Virginia Internship Program (Cyber Titans VIP)

This internship program will prepare high school and colleges students, transitioning service members, and individuals seeking careers in cybersecurity. Cyber Titans VIP will design a training curriculum and certification pathway through a planning and pilot effort focused on cybersecurity. The initiative will focus on a four-step process: 1. Establish Workforce Goals – Collaborate with industry partners and localities to define specific workforce needs and she the Cyber Titans VIP curriculum. 2. Develop Action Plan – Design a strategic training plan that addressed workforce gaps and aligns with cybersecurity industry demands. 3. Implement – Execute the internship program in partnership with stakeholders (e.g. Region 6 localities, Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership VTOP, industry) ensuring effective placement and training for up to 20 participants. 4. Communicate – Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and progress tracking The planning and pilot phase will be used to establish necessary partnerships, design the program framework, and create a curriculum tailored to the region’s industry needs. Once the framework is complete, the program will be piloted with 10 participants in an 8-week internship program, providing hands-on experience in the cybersecurity field.

• Statewide Project Theme:  Workforce Development
• Region 6 Priority Industry Cluster: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Information/Data Centers
• GO Virginia Request: $99,826
• Match: $49,913
• Source of Match: Cyber Bytes Foundation, BCWDB WIOA Funds, DOD Training Center
• Project Type: Planning/Pilot