CyberAI FutureMakers
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TCN Cooperative NetworkTCN, BBR Academy, and partners are training 1,000 CyberAI Professionals in 24 months. Join us!
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What is CyberAI?
Artificial Intelligence is transforming our economy and reshaping the cybersecurity landscape at unprecedented speed. The National Science Foundation defines CyberAI broadly as the use of AI in cybersecurity operations and the security and resilience of AI systems themselves.
As AI systems scale across healthcare, finance, infrastructure, defense, and education, we face a critical workforce gap. We do not have enough trained professionals who understand both cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; the threats are evolving faster than the workforce.
Our Program Was Inspired By Similar National Initiatives
"Since 2001, the CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) program has helped recruit, train and grow generations of cybersecurity professionals equipped to address the nation's new and evolving cyberthreats. Keeping pace with emerging technologies, CyberAI SFS will continue this longstanding tradition by supporting and growing an adaptive AI workforce."
— Sylvia Butterfield, Head of STEM Education at NSF
Working alongside the workforce development boards, BBR Academy, and partners to build structured, repeatable tracks into technology.
Adult AI Upskilling
For current workers trying to pivot into AI and cybersecurity careers that lead to quality, living-wage jobs. Workers need clear pathways and real work experience that are more nimble than a traditional four-year degree alone.
- Short-term credential programs aligned with hiring commitments.
- Hybrid and multilingual delivery options for accessibility.
- Targeting 70-85% credential attainment aligned with employer demand.
1,000 Adults Upskilled
Youth & Early Career
We support WIOA program youth participants (ages 14-24) through AI and CyberAI career exposure workshops paired with project-based learning.
- Solve real business problems, such as analyzing operational data or strengthening cybersecurity.
- Sector-based career exploration in maritime, agritech, and cybersecurity.
- Partnerships with culturally-aligned programming like The Breakfast Group's KEEP program.
200 Youth Annually
Why TCN?
Founded in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Cooperative, TCN was built on one core belief: Connectivity is not just infrastructure, it is opportunity.
We believe meaningful connectivity happens when communities have both access to infrastructure and the skills to participate fully in today's economy.
We have built infrastructure. We have built trust. Now we are building the CyberAI workforce.
Proven Performance
Through our workforce development program, Connect Across Tacoma, we have delivered measurable results:
- 170 community workshops reaching 3,500+ participants.
- 105 community members trained to train others.
- 45,000+ attendees reached through large-scale public events.