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This bill establishes the Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training (PIVOTT) Program, which aims to develop a skilled cybersecurity workforce by providing comprehensive educational support for students in two-year cyber and cyber-relevant degree or certification programs. The program will offer full tuition scholarships to eligible students at community colleges and technical schools, covering not just tuition but also additional expenses like fees, travel, and certification testing. Participants will be required to fulfill a two-year service obligation in a cyber or cyber-related role within government agencies at the federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial levels after completing their program. The bill mandates that CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) coordinate with participating institutions to provide skills-based exercises, including laboratory work, competitions, and virtual programming, with at least one in-person exercise every two years. Students will also be placed in internships with government entities or critical infrastructure organizations. Additional benefits include access to an online database of cyber training resources, funding for up to three professional certifications, and potential future scholarship opportunities for those who complete the program and work in federal government cyber roles. The program aims to gradually increase enrollment, targeting 250 students in the first year and ultimately reaching 10,000 students annually within ten years.

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1000/all-info