Federal grants to train cybersecurity workers through apprenticeships
H.R. 8110 — Cyber Ready Workforce Act · Filed by Susie Lee (D-NV) · 2 cosponsors · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill creates a federal grant program within the Department of Labor to fund workforce intermediaries (partnerships of businesses, schools, nonprofits, and labor organizations) that establish and expand registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. Grantees must spend at least 85% of funds on apprentice support, employer partnerships, curriculum development, and offsite training; up to 15% may go to outreach and marketing. The program aims to train workers for cybersecurity roles through a combination of classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and industry-recognized certifications.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core mechanism is a straightforward federal grant program to support apprenticeship training in cybersecurity. It is a direct public investment in workforce development with no hidden riders or liability shields.
What the text implies
- The bill names specific industry certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, ISACA, (ISC)²) as eligible credentials, potentially creating a de facto preference for those vendors' training materials and exam fees, though the language includes 'or other industry-recognized certification' as an escape clause.
- Workforce intermediaries may be for-profit entities or include for-profit partners, meaning federal grant funds could flow to private training companies and employers, though the 85% spend-down requirement on direct apprentice support limits capture.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
workforce intermediaries (public and private); employers participating in apprenticeship programs; postsecondary education institutions