We’re uniting education and industry to build a seamless talent pipeline. From kindergarten through advanced career reskilling, we're fueling the region’s growing demand for cybersecurity expertise.
Thank you for your interest in CyberHub PGH. Our team is eager to meet you, provide updates, and share ways for you to get involved in CyberHub PGH.
The initiative is the cornerstone of cybersecurity education and talent in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We’re uniting education and industry to build a seamless talent pipeline. From kindergarten through advanced career reskilling, we're fueling the region’s growing demand for cybersecurity expertise.
& you're a part of it!
Resource Development & Coordination
Create a Digital Hub that centralizes K–12, higher education, and reskilling programs.
Serve as a clearinghouse for training opportunities, job postings, and industry events.
Reduce duplication and unify efforts by sharing resources, convening partners, and amplifying existing programs.
Employer & Training Alignment
Define skills and requirements in partnership with employers to reflect real hiring needs.
Align training programs and curricula through employer–provider feedback loops.
Strengthen recruitment strategies by coordinating efforts and encouraging employers to invest in continued training.
Talent Development & Career Pathways
Promote and inform the creation of hands-on experiences including internships, and job shadowing and mentorship to attract and train talent.
Map and promote clear career pathways that connect training directly to employment.
Create a searchable job board featuring local cybersecurity opportunities to connect job seekers directly with employers.
Access, Inclusion, & Sustainability
Expand outreach and open pathways for underrepresented and non-traditional talent.
Address barriers with wraparound supports so participants succeed in training and careers.
Advance cybersecurity awareness and promote scalable models to sustain a strong regional talent pipeline.
Recent Highlights
In July, the CyberHub PGH Team hosted our first working groups. The groups met to discuss challenges in training, recruiting, and placing talent. We had an excellent turnout, with 42 individuals participating in total.
The energy in the room was optimistic, action-oriented, and collaborative. It is safe to say that we are eager to move forward collectively as a sector and happy to have you here.
Here are a few key takeaways:
Higher Education
Attract more Cyber Security companies to the region.
Help students build portfolios that reflect their education, experience, and skills, aligning with employer needs.
Ensure cybersecurity training and opportunities are accessible to any learner, regardless of background or education level.
Workforce
Address the disconnect between available training and employer needs.
Increase employer awareness of wrap-around supports (e.g., transportation, childcare).
Partner with HR and hiring managers to align job descriptions with the right candidate profiles and identify who in the region does this particularly well.
Upcoming Working Group Sessions
Below is the schedule for our next working group sessions. To sign up please complete the form on our CyberHub PGH landing page.
K-12 Working Group: October 16th, 2025
Higher Ed Working Group: November 7th, 2025: 10:00am-11:00am (virtually)
To learn more about the CyberHub PGH working groups click the button below.
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