A program built for the cyber mission.
What you do
Engage with curriculum, mentorship, or service activities aligned to the program's mission.
What you get
Funding, designation, training, or placement, depending on program type and stage.
What it builds
A documented pathway toward DoW cyber roles or a stronger institutional cyber program.
Are you a fit?
·ELIGIBILITY- U.S. citizen or eligible national
- Affiliation with an accredited U.S. institution
- Background investigation eligibility
- +Cohort placement and mentorship
- +Direct connection to CAEO program officer
- +Access to the CAE Community of practice
Four steps. Rolling review.
- 01
Confirm eligibility
Review the current solicitation and verify you or your institution qualify.
- 02
Prepare materials
Gather transcripts, statements, and institutional endorsements.
- 03
Submit in portal
File through the CAEO common applicant portal before the deadline.
- 04
Award & enrollment
Awardees are notified by the program officer and enrolled in CAMS.
What this program produced last cycle.
Other ways into deliver workforce.
ASCEND
Structured DoD 8140-aligned training pathways for active duty and civilian cyber personnel, closing skills gaps and earning credentials for career advancement.
NDU College of Information & Cyberspace
College of Information and Cyberspace at NDU delivering Joint Professional Military Education on information, cyberspace, and national security to senior military and civilian leaders.