{"id":193143,"date":"2026-03-05T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/05\/dvids-news-184th-wing-kansas-colleges-partner-to-grow-cyber-and-intel-workforce\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:25:16","slug":"dvids-news-184th-wing-kansas-colleges-partner-to-grow-cyber-and-intel-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/05\/dvids-news-184th-wing-kansas-colleges-partner-to-grow-cyber-and-intel-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"DVIDS – News – 184th Wing, Kansas Colleges Partner to Grow Cyber and Intel Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"

DVIDS – News – 184th Wing, Kansas Colleges Partner to Grow Cyber and Intel Workforce<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n The 184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, and the Kansas Association of Community Colleges proclaimed a strategic partnership Feb. 11, 2026, to develop a robust talent pipeline for the state\u2019s cyber and intelligence career fields.The partnership will expand specialized education in cybersecurity and intelligence, addressing critical workforce needs in both military and civilian sectors.
\nThe proclamation establishes a collaborative framework to enhance the readiness of the Kansas Air National Guard, expand opportunities for Kansas learners, and support the long-term resilience of the state\u2019s workforce.
\nThe agreement emphasizes the development of a curriculum that aligns with the wing\u2019s mission needs, with the 184th Wing providing subject matter experts to assist in program design and instruction.
\nThis partnership was built off a successful data analytics bootcamp originally developed by the 184th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group (ISRG) and Newman University.
\nBy making this bootcamp and a new cybersecurity curriculum developed by the 184th Cyberspace Operations Group (COG) available to community colleges, the program also opens the door for high school students, creating early pathways into these rapidly growing fields.
\n\u201cThe 184th Wing is a hotbed of rapidly growing industries like cyber warfare, intelligence, and information technology,\u201d said Col. Joseph Deeds, 184th Wing commander. \u201cThis partnership truly aims to accelerate student experiences while simultaneously showcasing the 184th Wing\u2019s next-generation warfare opportunities.\u201d
\nIntelligence Group Provides Proven Data Analytics Training
\nThe foundation of the partnership is the Data Bootcamp created by the 184th ISRG. Originally designed to upskill analysts at Distributed Ground Station-Kansas, the course is now accessible to any individual seeking to build data literacy.
\nThe comprehensive, eight-week bootcamp equips students with practical, in-demand skills in programming languages like Python, data management using Structured Query Language (SQL) and NoSQL databases, and data modeling concepts like Extract, Transform, Load.
\nThe flexible program can be customized for different student groups and is offered in a hybrid format to accommodate both online and on-campus learners.
\nCyber Group Delivers Hands-On Cybersecurity Training
\nBuilding on this model, the 184th COG will provide a specialized cybersecurity fundamentals bootcamp. This program is tailored to equip students with the practical skills needed for entry-level roles in defending Kansas’s critical infrastructure.
\nThe curriculum focuses on threat vulnerabilities, in-depth threat assessments, and the fundamentals of Red Team (offensive) and Blue Team (defensive) cyber operations. Students will gain hands-on experience from a curriculum forged from the expertise of the 184th COG\u2019s operators who work daily to secure vital digital networks.
\nThe program targets recent high school graduates, career-changers, and IT professionals seeking to upskill for roles such as junior security operations center analyst or cybersecurity specialist.
\nBy adopting this partnership, Kansas community colleges can bypass lengthy development cycles, reduce costs, and offer a credential-backed program that directly addresses the state’s critical need for trained cybersecurity professionals.
\nThis strategic alliance forges a direct link between Kansas’s educational institutions and its real-world mission requirements.
\nBy providing clear pathways to high-demand careers, the partnership not only equips Kansans with marketable skills but also ensures the 184th Wing has a sustainable pipeline of homegrown talent, strengthening the state\u2019s economic and digital security for the future.
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