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98% 98% of participants were very satisfied or satisfied with their experience in the program. 92% 92% strongly agree or agree that they have a better understanding of potential career paths in cybersecurity. 92% 92% strongly agree or agree that they established contact with people who can help them professionally. 92% 92% Cybersecurity Accelerator Program 2026 twc.edu Program Survey Results & Participant Demographics The Cybersecurity Accelerator Program prepares learners to enter one of the fastest-growing fields by combining exposure to today's cyber policy environment with hands-on skill-building and career development. Participants learn from experts across government, the private sector and academia as they examine evolving regulation, the role of industry in national cybersecurity priorities and real-world risks shaping the digital threat landscape. Through interactive sessions, including a tabletop exercise, participants strengthen their ability to connect cybersecurity practice, policy and ethical decision-making. Designed for both students and career changers, the program helps participants translate learning into next steps through targeted workshops on certifications, networking and informational interviews, and guidance on preparing for security clearances—plus opportunities to engage with professionals through site visits and networking events. When surveyed on the outcomes of the program, participants in the 2026 Cybersecurity Accelerator Program: 97% 97% strongly agree or agree that participating in the program was a valuable experience for them. 91% 91% 43% 43% identify as female identify as a first-generation college student 75 75 total participants in the program 80% 80% identify as part of a historically marginalized racial/ethnic group strongly agree or agree that as a result of the program, they know how they can improve their ability to establish, maintain and/or leverage relationships with people who can help them professionally. strongly agree or agree that as a result of the program, they know how they can improve their ability to develop plans and goals for their future career. strongly agree or agree that as a result of the program, they know how they can improve their ability to see the connections between policy and cybersecurity practices. Demographics Geographic Data California 1 Florida 5 Georgia 1 Illinois 1 Indiana 2 Massachusetts 2 Maryland 27 Michigan 1 Mississippi 1 North Carolina 5 New Jersey 9 New York 1 Ohio 1 Oklahoma 1 Pennsylvania 7 Tennessee 1 Texas 2 Virginia 3 Washington 2 59% 59% 95% 95%