Launch Your Cybersecurity Career.

The Challenge With Job Readiness

The cybersecurity industry is facing an alarming talent-gap: too many entry-level roles remain unfilled, and too many individuals lack both the right experience and the right connections to break into meaningful work.

At CyberForward Academy, we recognised this disconnect and designed a solution accordingly. (Based on “Our mission” section referencing “We are not starting a class, we are starting a movement.

Our Solution

We deliver a structured, stacked-pathway for learners of all backgrounds to move from foundational learning → hands-on training → supervised work → employment. Our model is built on three phases:

Foundations – build technical and professional fundamentals.

Training Lab – apply those fundamentals in team-based, project-driven settings.

Immersive / Practicum – real-world simulation and portfolio work that sets you up for supervised work.
Upon completion of the pathway, you gain access to our TalentSplit® work network (or equivalent), connecting you to paid-work opportunities and employer networks.

Tech Proficiency Score℠

Know your tech skill level and what to do next

Assess your skills. Close your gaps. Advance your career.

Problem

Career growth shouldn’t be a guessing game, but many tech professionals don’t clearly see where their skills stand or what to learn next.

Solution

TPS gives you a skills snapshot, highlights gaps tied to your goals, and provides a concrete action plan so you always know your next move.

• Understand current proficiency A statistic that sets you apart from your competition.
• Identify skill gaps See where you’re strong and where to focus.
• Receive job-aligned recommendations Guidance tied to real roles and expectations.
• Build a development plan Turn your results into a clear path forward.
• Practice interview scenarios Use your insights to prepare for what’s next.

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Widespread Digital Skill Gaps

Your TPS sits inside a much bigger story.

92%

of jobs require some level of digital skills.

1⁄3

of U.S. workers lack foundational digital competencies.

+45%

average pay increase when moving from roles with no digital skills to jobs requiring at least three basic digital skills.

TPS helps you see where you are today and what to learn next so you can move into roles that value your skills.

Powered by Strategic Partnerships

TPS assessment validates your baseline skills. TalentSplit provides supervised work experience and center facilities. Our employer and partner network offers direct placement opportunities. Together, we create your complete pathway to cybersecurity employment.

We also work with community partners across Orange County and beyond to identify opportunities for partnerships and training.

Community Partners

Begin your tech proficiency journey and get career ready today

At CyberForward Academy, we help aspiring tech professionals go beyond theory to gain real-world skills, experience, and confidence — all aligned with what employers actually want. Our structured Learn-Train-Work™ pathway combines hands-on practice, employer-aligned labs, and portfolio-building projects so you’re job-ready faster and with proof of ability.

Key Outcomes You’ll Gain:
• Practical tech and cybersecurity skills employers demand
• A portfolio of real projects that proves your capability
• Confidence working like a pro in team settings
• Verified badges and assessments you can share on LinkedIn/resume
• A clear path into supervised work experiences and entry-level roles

Who It’s For
CyberForward is designed for anyone serious about launching a modern tech or cybersecurity career, whether you’re just starting out, switching careers, or a high school student ready to build practical skills that matter. You don’t need a tech background — we meet you where you are, measure your current strengths with tools like the Tech Proficiency Score™, and guide you through personalized steps toward meaningful work. Whether you learn online or in-person, our focus stays the same: build confidence through doing, practice with purpose, and connect your skills to real opportunities