CISA Awards Per Scholas $1.5 Million for Cyber Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities Program

November 8, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) awarded Per Scholas $1.5 million in funding through the Cyber Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities program. This funding opportunity seeks to increase the number of skilled cybersecurity individuals within underserved communities. It will build on Per Scholas’ capacity to deliver quality training and apprenticeship programs and connect learners with employment opportunities, creating a more diverse cybersecurity workforce across America.

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