AN INITIATIVE LAUNCHING THIS 2026
Securing the Future through
Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
TCN, BBR Academy, and partners are launching an ambitious initiative: Train 1,000 CyberAI Professionals in 24 Months using paid apprenticeships and hands-on work labs and real cyber defense centers. Join us in bridging the workforce gap and building a resilient digital future.
THE URGENT MOMENT
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
High-Impact
Careers
This 24-month effort will prepare individuals for careers that strengthen our technological foundations.
National Resilience
Building the talent required to strengthen national cybersecurity resilience against next-generation threats.
System Integrity
Ensuring AI system integrity and safety, preventing unauthorized manipulation of algorithmic operations.
Digital Infrastructure
Ensuring AI system integrity and safety, preventing unauthorized manipulation of algorithmic operations.
Ethical Deployment
Ensuring AI system integrity and safety, preventing unauthorized manipulation of algorithmic operations.
Employer-Aligned
Pathways
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.
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.
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:
Why Your Support Matters
Grant funding is competitive and requires demonstrated community backing.
The best backing right now is diversified funding and network building.
Design Curriculum
Help us design and pilot the CyberAI curriculum tailored to local needs.
Recruit Talent
Enable us to actively recruit diverse participants from across the region.
Fund Stipends
Support stipends and access for underrepresented learners to ensure equity.
Scale Rapidly
Build industry partnerships to scale rapidly once NSF funding is secured.