Our mission is to empower our partners by narrowing the workforce gap with veteran IT and Cyber talent and world class training in IT, Cyber, and Data Science.

Partner Benefits

  • Staffing & Interns

    Early access to the resumes of 150+ fellows that are trained by Forge every year. access to utilize Forge fellows as FREE interns to fill gaps and get up to speed before hiring full time.

  • Training

    World class training for your entire staff in IT, Cyber, and Data Science. Training in both (virtual) instructor-led, and self paced (with labs) formats. Your staff will learn from our cadre of over 10 subject matter expert instructors. Need a specific class? We’ll set it up as you need.

  • Participate

    Partners will have access to the Arkansas Cyber Defense Alliance. The alliance of cyber leaders representing Arkansas’ private and public sectors, committed to building a more secure Arkansas through workforce development programs, threat discovery and mitigation strategies and economic development initiatives.

Current Partners

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Your partnership helps develop Arkansas as a cyber security leader with:

  • Access to our fellows with veteran IT and Cyber talent to fill your workforce gap.

  • Access to our fellows for up to 3 FREE interns over a 45 day period.

  • Training for your entire staff in IT, Cyber, and Data Science training in both (virtual) instructor-led, and self paced (with labs) formats.

  • A seat at the table to influence future coursework and fellow development

Current Course Catalog

“Forge Institute’s Training Academy provides the modern, relevant and experiential training my team needs to stay current in this complex and changing threat environment.”

— Partner CISO

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