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#ICYMI - Monthly Meeting Recap
Join us next week on March 24, 2026, at 3:30pm ET for the next NICE Community Coordinating Council meeting.
In case you missed March's meeting, the minutes from the NICE Community Coordinating Council meeting have been published.
Take a look at some key highlights from our meeting:
Featured Content
Report Roundup
Talisa Jackson from Workcred presented on the Accreditation Model for Cybersecurity Competency-Based Community Clinics.
Framework Feature
Mike Prebil form the NICE Program Office provided an update on three proposed Work Roles and updates to two Competency Areas of the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework).
Community Progress Reports
Project Updates
The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference took place December 8-9, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Felicia Lamb reported that the conference hosted nearly 400 attendees, 100+ speakers, 10 pre-conference workshops, and a sold-out exhibitor hall.
Learn how to join a Community of Interest
Featured Topic
Bronwyn Bates from Howard Community College presented on the Central Maryland Cyber Regional Alliance. Bronwyn shared on the RAMPS grant's goals to expand their cybersecurity apprenticeship program, add employers, and grow apprentice participation.
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Join our next meeting on March 24, 2026.
The NICE Community Coordinating Council meets bi-monthly to engage with public and private sector participants on cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development topics.