Partner and Member-Hosted Events

Are you ready to strengthen employer partnerships and help shape the future of education and the workforce? BILT Academy Cohort 6 is now accepting applications—and we’re looking for forward-thinking educators and workforce professionals like you.

Through PTI’s flagship initiative, the BILT Academy, participants learn how to co-lead with employers, tap into employer insights to drive program relevance, and shape curriculum that directly addresses evolving industry needs—ensuring students are workforce ready. Learn how to turn advisory boards into action-oriented partners who help shape talent pipelines. Applications are due April 14

**Applications accepted on a rolling basis**

The US has a cybersecurity workforce shortage of nearly 700,000 trained professionals, yet only 3% of US students attain a credential in computer and information sciences and far fewer specialize in cybersecurity. ​The Last Mile Education Fund and Microsoft are working together to address the talent shortages in the cybersecurity workforce by investing in students like you.

The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program supports community college degree and industry certificate completion through financial assistance (up to $500) and subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam costs (up to $375). Students also receive access to LinkedIn Premium, GitHub Global Campus and Global Mentors Initiative. Financial assistance is intended to cover short-term basic needs, such as food, rent, health-related, transportation/car issues, and/or a laptop/device.

This opportunity is open to all academic classifications for students enrolled in a U.S. community college who are pursuing a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or cyber-adjacent degrees such as information technology, computer science, data systems, etc.

We accept dual enrollment for high school students also attending community college, however, all applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for any funding from Last Mile Education Fund.

Workshop cost: $100, this includes one 4.5-day workshop and General Admission. You may register for up to 2 workshops, but only 1 per week.

General Admission cost: FREE, this includes exhibitors’ booths, On-demand Videos, Meeting Area, Raffle, and more.

Have Questions? Contact richard.grotegut@wastc.org

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape—from Large Language Models that automate phishing to adversarial attacks that evade detection. To prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, educators must integrate these concepts into their curricula.

Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this fully-funded summer institute is a collaborative initiative between The George Washington University and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. We provide cybersecurity faculty with the dedicated time, technical resources, and expert mentorship needed to modernize their curricula. Join us to shape the future of the field at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

Participants will leave this institute with:

Technical Fluency: Hands-on experience with PyTorch, LLMs, and Adversarial ML tools.
Course Materials: A “Fall-ready” curriculum module tailored for the home institution’s specific teaching context.
A Community: A network of peers and experts to support long-term teaching goals.

This series is divided into two themes:

– Theme 1: The Fundamentals of Mastering Your Data (April 15, 21, 23)
– Theme 2: Building AI Apps (April 29, May 5, 7)

Finish the entire series within 30 days of the April 15 launch date to qualify for an entry to win the Curated Career-Advancement Package, which includes a professional development credit (valued at $200) and an ebook bundle (valued at $150). Double your chances by posting your Skills Badges on LinkedIn before the deadline!

Please note, it is not required to attend all of the sessions in this series. Choose which are most relevant to you!