Cybersecurity Bootcamp — Fully Funded for Unemployed Texans Remote/Online | Texas Residents O
UpskillU LLC.AnywhereOct 29, 2026
Remote
Incident Response
Security+
Description
Ready to launch a career in cybersecurity?
UpskillU is accepting applications for our 100-hour Cybersecurity Bootcamp, fully funded for eligible participants through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you're currently unemployed and ready for a high-demand, well-paying career, this is your opportunity to get trained at no cost and earn a $500 stipend when you complete the program.
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country, with employers struggling to find qualified talent. You don't need prior tech experience, just the motivation to learn and commit to the program.
What You'll Get:
CompTIA Security+ Certification
100 hours of hands-on cybersecurity training from industry practitioners
80% project based and Weekly Mentorship included.
100% ONLINE
A $15,000 program, fully funded through WIOA for eligible participants
A $500 completion stipend upon successfully finishing the program
Practical skills in network security, threat detection, incident response, and security fundamentals
Career support to help you land your first role in cybersecurity
Training from a DOL-registered, Texas Workforce Commission–approved provider with a 95% program completion rate. 5K+ students through our programs in the last year alone.
Who Should Apply:
You are currently unemployed
You are a Texas resident
You do not hold a master's degree or higher
You are eligible to work in the United States
You're motivated, curious, and ready to commit to 100 hours of training.
How It Works
Apply with UpskillU using the link or contact info below
Our team walks you through the WIOA eligibility and enrollment process with your local Workforce Solutions office
Once approved, you begin training at no cost
Complete the program, earn your $500 stipend, and start your cybersecurity career
$15,000 Program Value — $0 Cost to You Through the Federal WIOA Program.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
Are you Unemployed ? (layoff letter needed)
Are you a Texas Resident and US Citizen?
Do you have a Masters Degree or Higher ? ( we require a Bachelors or less- higher degrees do not qualify)
Work Location: Remote