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501(c)(3) nonprofit · DOL-registered apprenticeship

A world where everyone has the skills to protect themselves and get paid to protect others.

Hacking the Workforce trains people from underinvested communities for cybersecurity careers and helps the organizations that serve those communities stay safe online.

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Dr. Safi Mojidi speaking to Seafarers Foundation summer youth in Annapolis, in front of a slide that reads: YOU. Yes, You.

What we do

We train people for cybersecurity careers and protect the communities they come from.

Hacking the Workforce is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship sponsor based in Maryland.

We take people from underinvested communities from first exposure to first job in cybersecurity: free digital self-defense sessions for kids, schools, and congregations; the ACCESS Granted apprenticeship for adults; and coaching for professionals changing careers.

We protect the organizations that serve those same communities: a free Cyber Clinic for anyone who has been hacked or scammed, and practical security help for nonprofits, schools, and small businesses.

Because a career only lasts if the person does, our Health and Wealth pillars cover mental health, financial literacy, and the Bridge to Care Fund.

Every program is paid for by donors, partners, and the organizations that hire our graduates.

Dr. Safi Mojidi, founder of Hacking the Workforce

From the founder

Cybersecurity talent lives in every community. We help it get hired.

I have run security for a space launch base, a $24M NASA program, and a company going through a $27.7B acquisition. The people who kept those systems safe did not all come from the same schools or the same zip codes. Hacking the Workforce exists so the next generation of them does not have to get lucky to get in the door.

Dr. Safi Mojidi, Founder and CEO

Meet the teamWhere our work has taken us

How we organize our work

Three pillars. One community.

01

Health

Mental, physical, and financial well-being. Sustainable careers require sustainable people.

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02

Wealth

Financial literacy, economic mobility, and generational wealth-building. Turning earnings into lasting prosperity.

Explore Wealth

03

Security

Cybersecurity careers, digital safety, and privacy, with special emphasis on protecting Black and LGBTQIA communities.

Explore Security

Who we serve

Same 4C Self-Defense Model, tuned to each community. Pick yours; the nav menu lists the same six.

Community members talking at an event SchoolsK-12 schoolsStudent exposure, high school internships, and certifications. The 4C lessons as a classroom pathway.Starts with C1 Control Exposure An advisory roundtable in progress NonprofitsNonprofits and community organizationsTrauma-informed capacity building for Black, Brown, LGBTQ+ and justice-focused orgs. A guide your team keeps.Starts with C2 Create Strong Credentials Keypad locks on a row of lockers Small businessSmall businessesPassword managers, MFA, and secure payments set up in a day, with an incident plan that fits on one page.Starts with C3 Confirm Authenticity Stacked program materials on a shelf Faith communitiesChurches and faith communitiesSecure online giving and donor-data protection: we guard what you give. Fraud prevention for congregations.Starts with C3 Confirm Authenticity Hands folded on a table during a conversation FamiliesOlder adults, survivors, and familiesScam and fraud defense, account clean-up, and privacy for people with the most to lose and the least support.Starts with C4 Clean Up Footprints Three people in conversation at a table AdvocatesCampaigns, advocates, and public servantsAnti-doxxing, secure communications, and misinformation defense for people in the public eye.Starts with C1 Control Exposure
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501(c)(3)

Registered nonprofit

U.S. DOL

Registered apprenticeship program

ISC2

Global DEI Advisory Board

K-12

First school partner: a partner school in Jacksonville, FL

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One short form routes you to the right person, program, or partnership conversation.

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How you can help

Hire, mentor, or give. Pick one.

Every program on this site runs on gifts, partners, and people who show up.

Hire a graduateOr bring us in to help your organization. Mentor a studentOne hour a month. We train you. GivePayPal, Venmo, or Apple Pay. One minute.

Our team's experience spans

NASA
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Space Force
Slack
Salesforce
Fairfax County Public Schools
TransTech Social Enterprises
Seafarers Yacht Club

Where our work has taken us