CyberSkills2Work (19 cyber and AI pathways)
CyberSkills2Work (NSA NCAE-C, DoW CIO funded) with Florida International University, Dakota State University, University of Arizona, University of West Florida, Columbus State University, University of South Florida - Cyber Florida, University of Texas at San Antonio, Metro State University
Check before you apply: details change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
- Who it's for
- Veterans, transitioning military, first responders, gov employees; 18+; HS diploma min; US-based; competitive selection. The UWF program page also lists spouses.
Open to: veterans, active duty / transitioning service members, spouses, family or caregivers. - Cost
- Free (may include exam voucher)
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Training + cert vouchers + career coaching + employer network.
- Type
- Training program / bootcamp
- Credential strength
- 4/5: Cohort training that includes certification exam vouchers, coaching and an employer network.
- Duration
- Varies (typically several months part-time)
- Format
- Online or in person (Varies (online/hybrid per institution))
- Location
- Online/varies
- Deadline
- Nov 4, 2026 (earliest; varies by pathway)
- Next start
- Varies by pathway
- Status
- Open
- Stipend / housing / travel
- No stipend
- Jobs it can lead to
- AI Adoption Specialist; AI Product Manager; AI Program Manager; AI Technical Program Manager; Machine Learning Engineer; AI Engineer; Cloud Solutions Architect; Cybersecurity Analyst; SOC Analyst; Program Manager; IT Project Manager; Cybersecurity Program Manager; Security Architect; Cloud Security Engineer; All-Source Intelligence Analyst; OT/ICS Security Specialist; Control Systems Engineer; Digital Forensics Analyst; Incident Responder; Network Infrastructure Specialist; Security Control Assessor; GRC Analyst; Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Notes
- CyberSkills2Work covers courses, exam vouchers and materials; no laptop/internet. Apply via learner profile (up to 3 pathways). UWF states a cohort of 35 per pathway. Also listed as partner institutions, with no 2026-27 pathway posted: Augusta University; Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso. UWF program page: https://uwf.edu/centers/cybersecurity-and-ai/workforce-development/uwf-cyberskills2work-program/
- Official page
- cyberskills2work.org/training-programs
- Last checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Included (19)
Pathways:
- AI Adoption Specialist Pathway, Florida International University (deadline Jan 22, 2027)
- AI Innovation Leader Pathway, Dakota State University (Not yet posted (check this fall))
- AI/ML Specialist Pathway, University of Arizona (Not yet posted (check this fall))
- AI/ML Specialist Pathway, University of West Florida (deadline Nov 4, 2026)
- All Source Analyst Pathway, Florida International University (deadline Apr 30, 2027)
- Control Systems Security Specialist Pathway, University of Texas at San Antonio (Not yet posted)
- Cyber Defense Analyst Pathway, Columbus State University (Not yet posted)
- Cyber Defense Analyst Pathway, University of South Florida - Cyber Florida (deadline Jan 13, 2027)
- Cyber Defense Analyst Pathway, University of Texas at San Antonio (closed)
- Cyber Defense Analyst Pathway, University of West Florida (deadline Nov 4, 2026)
- Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst (Advanced) Pathway, University of Texas at San Antonio (Not yet posted)
- Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst Pathway, Florida International University (deadline Dec 13, 2026)
- Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst Pathway, University of Texas at San Antonio (deadline Jan 1, 2027)
- Cyber Defense Incident Responder Pathway, University of Texas at San Antonio (Not yet posted)
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist Pathway, Columbus State University (Not yet posted)
- Program Manager Pathway, University of Texas at San Antonio (deadline Jan 1, 2027)
- Security Architect Pathway, Metro State University (deadline Dec 4, 2026)
- Security Control Assessor Pathway, University of Arizona (Not yet posted)
- Threat/Warning Analyst (OSINT and Dark Web) Pathway, Dakota State University (Not yet posted)