Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Project overview

UrbanSense partnered with NYCEDC to design a program blueprint for Cyber NYC, a workforce development initiative aimed at bridging the talent gap in the city’s growing cybersecurity sector.

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Client:

Location: New York, NY & Toronto, ON

Services:

Segment: Government

Industry:

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Background

Cybersecurity is a high-growth industry with strong career opportunities, yet there is a disconnect between industry demand and the available skilled workforce. The program was designed to help low-income and diverse applicants enter the field by providing training, support, and career pathways into the industry.

UrbanSense Approach

To ensure the program effectively met industry and workforce needs, UrbanSense:

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with industry leaders to align the program with real-world demands.

  • Program Development: Defined core components to enhance accessibility and participant success.

  • Talent Strategy: Designed a plan to connect talent with job opportunities, ensuring long-term impact for individuals and employers.

Outcomes

The Cyber NYC workforce program blueprint provided a clear, actionable roadmap to develop a sustainable pipeline of cybersecurity talent. By aligning industry needs with workforce development, this initiative expands economic opportunity while strengthening NYC’s tech ecosystem.

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