Luz Rivas: “I am proud to deliver $1 million in Federal funding to Los Angeles Valley College for a new cybersecurity center. This…”

“I am proud to deliver $1 million in Federal funding to Los Angeles Valley College for a new cybersecurity center. This funding will provide the latest software and training for our current and future cybersecurity professionals to engage with. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing career fields in California and across the country. In fact, California has promoted a statewide initiative to train 50,000 entry-level cybersecurity professionals by 2030. The expansion of STEM education in my district will help close equity gaps and barriers that traditionally exist. Meeting the demand for careers in cybersecurity not only boosts our workforce but also ensures that the United States remains a global leader. Cybersecurity education needs to be accessible, and this center will foster those opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to gain experience from those who are in the cybersecurity field. It also ensures that our workforce is better equipped to prevent cybersecurity threats to our key infrastructure. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with LA Valley College to continue paving pathways for students to access high-paying, in-demand careers.”