The Cyber Empowerment Miami project will provide individuals in the Greater Miami Area with an Advanced IT and/or Cybersecurity bootcamp training and job placement opportunity. This program is designed underrepresented, under-resourced, and military-affiliated individuals interested in information technology who want to improve their lives through launching a new career in tech. This program will enable learners to receive industry-driven and hands-on IT and/or cybersecurity training, enhanced in-program , and job placement assistance.
In the United States, over 75% of cybersecurity jobs are held by men, while only 38% of all computer science-related jobs are held by individuals from BIPOC communities. Increasing access, support, and placement opportunities to these underrepresented and underserved communities will change individual lives, protect individual and community data and lives, and make tech-related fields more holistic with various experiences, worldviews, and cultural capital to provide for a broader range of thought and solutions.
Leaders & Partners
Impact
I was a student 4 years ago at the University of Miami and started my career through [ThriveDX]. I was a server at a restaurant and now I am successful cybersecurity professional making well over 6 figures. This opportunity has changed my life...
Current Metrics
91% of learners who trained in the program and used ThriveDX Career Outcomes were placed in a tech role within 6 months of course completion
Learners experience a 15% increase in salary from pre-program to placement for those reporting before/after salaries
More than 50% of program learners come from underrepresented, under-resourced, or military-affiliated families
Impact
I was a student 4 years ago at the University of Miami and started my career through [ThriveDX]. I was a server at a restaurant and now I am successful cybersecurity professional making well over 6 figures. This opportunity has changed my life...
Current Metrics
91% of learners who trained in the program and used ThriveDX Career Outcomes were placed in a tech role within 6 months of course completion
Learners experience a 15% increase in salary from pre-program to placement for those reporting before/after salaries
More than 50% of program learners come from underrepresented, under-resourced, or military-affiliated families
Goals
Demographic
This project would serve low income adults from underrepresented communities, and/or are part of a military-affiliated family.
Funding Goal
ThriveDX seeks $10,000,000.00 to provide scholarships to 500-1000 learners from the Greater Miami Area for a 14-week Advanced IT bootcamp or 36-week, facilitator-led cybersecurity bootcamp.
Impact Goal
The CyberEmpower Miami program aims to become a multi-year transformation initiative beginning with at least 500-1000 individuals within the next two years, helping each to achieve financial security, long-term income, and professional growth for themselves and their families.
