The overarching goal of the Project is to target economically disadvantaged youths and young adults (ages 18-25) and provide them technical training in information / digital security. Youth at risk often find it challenging to complete traditional schooling. However, the advent of the Internet has opened up doors and opportunities for trained and talented individuals to have a fulfilling career in digital security.
Impact / Outcome
180 students received training in 2019. 36% out of 5000 people finished the MOOC training for SMEs online, this is a very high number for this type of trainings. 20 students were part of the Accelerator Program in Leon and were able to create a cybersecurity project to implement in 2018 and 2019.
Funding sources
Public/Private
Key Metrics
Prepare youth from low-income families to pursue a career path in the digital sector
Operating model
Public-private partnershipYear published
01 January 2021