• FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION

Extending Equity into the Digital Workforce

A federally funded program creating and expanding pathways into cybersecurity careers for students in rural and tribal communities across northwest New Mexico.

• WHAT IT OFFERS

Three Student Programs

Students can enter at any point — a first elective, a dual-credit course, or a certification before graduation.

01 Cybersecurity pathways Course-ware, equipment and teacher training for high-school cybersecurity sequences.

02 Dual credit & early college College credit in high school through partnerships with New Mexico colleges.

03 Research & evaluation An independent research model tracking what works so it can spread to other districts.

Timeline

Four Years, Built to Last

The goal is pathways districts can keep running after the grant ends — so every year hands more of the work to schools.

Year 1 Partnerships & planning Early college high schools recruited; research model designed. Done

Year 2 Courses launch First cybersecurity sequences and dual-credit courses running. Done

Year 3 Scale & certify Industry certifications and internship placements added. Now

Year 4 Hand over Districts sustain pathways; findings published for the state. Next

• FOR PARTNERS

Colleges, Employers, and Schools

We’re looking for internship hosts, guest instructors and higher-ed partners for dual credit. Join the EEDW list for project news and openings.