·01 — What is ASCEND?
Upskill your existing cyber workforce.
Aligned Skills Curriculum and Experiential Network Design (ASCEND) provides structured training pathways aligned to Department Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles for active duty and civilian cyber personnel. It closes skills gaps, earns credentials, and positions personnel for advancement within their cyber career field — addressing the continuous development need for the Department of War's existing workforce. ASCEND is tightly integrated with the DCWF, ensuring all training investments translate directly into recognized work-role qualifications and operational readiness.
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What you do
Engage with curriculum, mentorship, or service activities aligned to the program's mission.
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What you get
Funding, designation, training, or placement, depending on the program.
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What it builds
A pathway toward DoW cyber roles, or a stronger institutional cyber program.
·02 — Related programs
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