The NSA/NCAE-C Immersive Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program
The University of New Haven was awarded a grant to lead a coalition of five colleges and universities across the United States to prepare individuals for AI, cybersecurity, and cyber threat analyst jobs. The Immersive Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program (ICWDP) offers free cybersecurity training for professionals and career changers interested in critical infrastructure sectors - energy, government facilities, finance, and telecommunications. Enhance your skills in Python, threat intelligence, networking, Machine Learning, cryptography and more! We are recruiting cohorts for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026. Full scholarships are available for selected candidates.
ICWDP is a partnership between the University of New Haven, University of Hawai’i-Maui, Coastline College, Tennessee Technological University, and University of North Texas. This project is funded through an NSA/NCAE-C Workforce Development Grant.

Benefits
- Reskill & upskill online at no cost to you. Scholarships are available for participants.
- Earn a certificate, badge, and/or credit towards a degree upon completion. *
- Prepare to sit for industry certifications, e.g., CompTIA Network+ and Security+.*
- Grow with faculty and industry experts in AI and cybersecurity.
*Select programs
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Please visit the partner websites to learn more about pathways, eligibility, and how
to apply.
- If accepted, the applicant will receive a scholarship to cover program expenses and course materials.
- Veterans, transitioning military, military spouses and first responders encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- Create an Account on the ICWDP Portal and complete the skills assessment.
- Click “Apply” at the top of the navigation menu to submit your materials to the program(s) of your choice.
- Note! Each institution runs an independent application process.
- We strongly encourage you to review the application and eligibility requirements for each institution.
Contact Us
For questions about this program, please email us at CIT@newhaven.edu.
Program Leadership at the University of New Haven
- Tirthankar Ghosh, Ph.D., Program PI
- Monique Golden, Ph.D., Project Manager
About CIT
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