Between 2017 and 2023, the Cybersecurity Program of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) of the Organization of American States (OAS) – with the financial support of Citi Foundation – implemented a multiphased project entitled Creating a Career Path in Cybersecurity with the purpose of addressing the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The main goal was to equip young people with essential skills to access entry-level positions in cybersecurity, offering technical training, soft skills development and professional growth opportunities. Over six years, the project successfully trained more than 1,200 individuals across a number of countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago. Its beneficiaries not only acquired technical expertise and certification but also developed crucial soft skills and secured initial job placements in both public and private institutions. Building on the lessons learned from the implementation of this programme and considering the persistent shortage of professionals in this field, the Cybersecurity Program plans to launch a new workforce development programme in one OAS member state in 2024. This project aims to provide a systemic approach to cyber education, with the long-term goal of increasing the supply of qualified cybersecurity professionals, offering training and employment opportunities while assisting the beneficiary country in developing a national cybersecurity education framework. The goal is to create a sustainable and robust pipeline of skilled professionals, contributing to the country’s cyber resilience.