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NIST Awards $1.7 Million for Cybersecurity Training Across Eight States
NIST is funding cybersecurity workforce projects across eight states with more than $1.7 million.
What happened
The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded more than $1.7 million to projects in eight states. The initiatives will address local cybersecurity workforce needs through internships, apprenticeships and hands-on learning projects.
Why it matters
The funding could expand practical training routes into cybersecurity, giving employers access to workers with experience gained through internships, apprenticeships and hands-on projects.
Source: US NIST