March 28, 2025
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College invites prospective students nationwide to register for the cutting-edge cybersecurity workforce development program Hawaiʻi Immersive Workforce, funded by a $500,000 U.S. National Security Agency grant.
UH Maui College, in partnership with the University of New Haven, is offering a free, fully online, skills-based training program designed to prepare participants for careers in four critical infrastructure sectors: energy, government facilities, finance and telecommunications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The training consists of live weekly Zoom lectures at 4:30 p.m. HST (attendance is required). Scholarships cover tuition, course materials, and certification exam vouchers. Participants may earn certificates, badges, credits toward a certificate of competence and prepare for industry-recognized certifications (CompTIA Network+ and Security+). They will also connect with faculty and industry experts in AI and cybersecurity. The cohort has a maximum of 30 students.
“This is an important upskilling opportunity for in-demand cybersecurity jobs,” said Principal Investigator Debasis Bhattacharya. “Veterans, transitioning military, military spouses and first responders are strongly encouraged to apply.”
Program Details
Participants who complete the program will earn a certificate of competence from UH Maui College after taking the following courses:
- Summer Session II (July–August 2025): ICS 101—Digital Tools for the Information World (3 credits)
- Fall Semester 2025: ICS 169—Introduction to Information Security (3 credits), mapped to Google Cybersecurity Certification
- Spring Semester 2026: ICS 184—Introduction to Networking (3 credits), mapped to CompTIA Network+ Certification
- Fall Semester 2026: ICS 171—Introduction to Computer Security (3 credits), mapped to CompTIA Security+ Certification
This initiative complements the UH Community Colleges Good Jobs Hawaiʻi program by offering introductory and immersive cybersecurity certificates tailored for state and local employees, small businesses and nonprofits.
Source: A UH News story
