Development of the Next Generation Work Force (NGWF) An HPO Program to Provide Necessary Skills to Underserved Individuals Info Session to / for NGA MPP Participants 11 February 2014

Goals and Objectives Objective Provide underrepresented individuals “in demand skills” required for participation in the DoD/IC Next Generation Workforce. 11/11/2018

Goals and Objectives Benefits to Program Participants Non-traditional Program acceptance criteria Personal mentorship Training plan based on individual need and workplace requirements Professional certifications Security clearances Work place experience through internships Financial support Benefits to Employers and the Community Enhanced work force with increased diversity and core competencies Increased pool of US Citizens in technical disciplines Economic development Job growth 11/11/2018

Intern Cyber Security Track IC/DoD RETURN ON INTERN TRAINING INVESTMENT Flexibility in Choice Skilled NG Workforce NGA, NSA, Navy, Army, Air Force, USMC, CYBERCOM, etc. PROGRAM GOALS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS Advanced Levels ACADEMIC SUPPORT INDUSTRY SUPPORT Intern Training & Recognition Colleges & Universities Intern assignments to Government and Industry Mentor – Protégé programs Cyber Operations Increasing Cyber Skills Computer Network Defense 2 Year Schools EDUCATION, TRAINING & TESTING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE & APPLICATIONS INTERN PIPELINE Information Assurance Sys Arch & Engineering Training Centers Focused Coursework Focused Assignments Preliminary Security Training High Schools Security Entry Points Vetting underserved Intern Candidates including Students, Veterans, etc. through Background Investigations, NAC, SSBI, etc.

Preparing the Next Generation of DoD Information Technology Workforce TM Preparing the Next Generation of DoD Information Technology Workforce Moderator – Kisha Norris, Advancement & Development, Oakwood University Dr. Marvin Carroll, Tech-Masters (Industry) Hank Valentin, HBCU/MI Program Office (Non-Profit/Foundation) Legand L. Burge, Jr., Dean, Engineering (Education) CAPT Maxine Rocker Davis, DON, CIO, Chief of Staff (Government)

Preparing the Next Generation of DoD Information Technology Workforce TM Preparing the Next Generation of DoD Information Technology Workforce Presented by Legand L. Burge, Jr.

National Talent Workforce CYBERSECURITY An ever-escalating cyber security threat impacting economic and technological infrastructure Background of cyber is engineering, computer science(s) and systems engineering DATA SCIENCE, ANALYSIS & ENGINEERING Multifaceted new concepts and technologies INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A multidisciplinary innovative approach required to address cyber attacks using new concepts/talent TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTION technical skills to pursue innovative solutions Partner with government and Out-research to K-12, and undergraduate and graduate research to provide a pipeline of domestic talent to fight cyber threats

CYBER SECURITY INTRODUCTION Tuskegee University is very aware of the ever-escalating cyber security threat, which consumes continually more of our societies resources to counter these threats, and maintain stability of our economic and technological infrastructure The University plays a prominent role in the solution to this national problem by developing talent to help combat this cyber threat through its programs in engineering, computer science and systems engineering GOAL OF TUSKEGEE Tuskegee is considering new concepts and technologies to contribute to the solution RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TEST BED GOALS Imperative that Tuskegee continues to develop more expertise in engineering, biological, mathematical, computational, and computer science in order to take a multidisciplinary innovative approach to address these cyber attacks using new concepts Concept developed for curriculum in masters degree in cyber security with a certificate completion Developed a secure hackathon environment to extend students cyber skills and prepare for competitions White paper on cyber security written TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTION Provide technical skills to pursue innovative solutions to defend against cyber threats Partner with government and industry to pursue research and education in cyber security Out-research to K-12, and undergraduate and graduate research to provide a pipeline of domestic talent to fight cyber threats

MSSE Program Timeline JAN-FEB MAR-APR MAY-JULY AUG-DEC Advertisement, Marketing of MSSE Program Opportunity Application Period Tuskegee Qualifies Candidates Students work at employing Command for summer Students return to Tuskegee for MSSE program NAVSEA reviews candidates, interviews, makes offers, starts security clearance paperwork Students sign graduate service agreement Option to work over holiday breaks (winter, spring, etc) Tuskegee formally accepts selectees to MSSE program Graduate with MSSE, return to Command for work Annual review and signature of MOU

MSSE Program Timeline JAN-FEB MAR-APR MAY-JULY AUG-DEC Advertisement, Marketing of MSSE Program Opportunity Application Period Tuskegee Qualifies Candidates Students work at employing Command for summer Students return to Tuskegee for MSSE program NAVSEA reviews candidates, interviews, makes offers, starts security clearance paperwork Students sign graduate service agreement Option to work over holiday breaks (winter, spring, etc) Tuskegee formally accepts selectees to MSSE program Graduate with MSSE, return to Command for work Annual review and signature of MOU