Tacoma Cooperative Network

06/09/2026

To the foundations, corporate partners, financial institutions, public agencies, and individual donors who support workforce development:

Thank you.

Many of the opportunities people receive today exist because someone chose to invest in them before they ever met them.

A donor.

A foundation.

A company.

A community partner.

Workforce programs do not happen on good intentions alone.

They require people who believe that talent exists everywhere and that opportunity should too.

CyberAI is built around that belief.

Your support helps reduce barriers, expand access to training, create pathways into apprenticeships, and connect people to careers in cybersecurity and AI.

The people who benefit from this work may never know your name.

But they will know what it feels like when someone believes in their potential.

And sometimes that's where opportunity begins.

Support CyberAI: https://givebutter.com/c/lets-launch-seattles-next-cyberai-institute-9vp1rt/members/tcncoop?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cyberai_launch_2026&utm_content=tcn_academy_email&utm_id=cyberai_2026&utm_source_platform=email&utm_term=idbbrtcn_general&utm_marketing_tactic=general_initial_outreach&utm_creative_format=direct_link

06/04/2026

Maybe you've been curious about cybersecurity.

Maybe you've wondered whether AI is something you should learn more about.

Maybe you've thought about exploring a career in tech, but weren't sure where to start.

If that's you, we'd love to meet you.

Join us on June 12 for our next CyberAI Info Session, where we'll talk about the opportunities, pathways, and support available through the program.

We'll also be joined by our apprenticeship partner, Apprenti, who will share more about what the apprenticeship journey can look like, from assessments and applications to long-term career opportunities.

No pressure. No technical background required.

Just a chance to learn more, ask questions, and see if CyberAI might be a good fit for you.

📅 June 12
🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UMX8szcDS-OXPU0dg_nNqw #/registration

05/26/2026

Ready to take your first step toward your CyberAI journey? 💛

It’s not too late to register for our first CyberAI Bootcamp starting tomorrow!

Come learn, connect, and explore pathways into cybersecurity, paid apprenticeships, and future tech careers with us.

📅 May 27 - 29, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Seattle

📩 [email protected]

05/23/2026

Go join this cool event! Win a laptop!

Reminder! Our Hands-on Cybersecurity Training / Security Operations Center (SOC) Lab experience is happening TODAY, Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and there’s still time to join us!

If you haven’t registered yet, you can still participate. (Registration link in comments)

Come explore:
• Hands-on cybersecurity activities
• How a real Security Operations Center (SOC) works
• CyberAI training opportunities and future boot camps
• Apprenticeships and tech career pathways
• Free training opportunities through our waitlist

We’ll also be raffling off:
🎁 A laptop
🎁 $500 toward BBR training (valid for 6 months)

📍 Updated Location:
9030 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
(Executive Board Room)

Please note: We originally shared Seattle Central College as the location, but due to the holiday weekend campus closure, the event has been moved to the address above.

Stop by, learn something new, meet the team, and see what CyberAI is all about. Hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

Reminder! Our Hands-on Cybersecurity Training / Security Operations Center Lab experience is happening this Saturday, May 23 and will be operating from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. (Link in comments section)

This is a chance to:
• Explore hands-on cybersecurity activities
• Learn how Security Operations Center (SOC) works
• Hear more about CyberAI and upcoming opportunities
• Join our waitlist for free trainings and future boot camps
• Learn more about apprenticeships and tech career pathways

We’ll also be raffling off:
🎁 A laptop
🎁 $500 toward BBR training (valid for 6 months)

Please note: We originally shared Seattle Central College as the location, but due to the campus being closed for the holiday weekend, the event will now take place at:
📍 9030 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 (Executive Board Room)
📅 May 23
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (session runs throughout the day)

Hope to see you there!

05/14/2026

Imagine getting trained for cybersecurity and then stepping directly into a paid apprenticeship.

That’s what we’ll be talking about at our CyberAI Virtual Info Session this Friday, May 15 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT.

We’re excited about this because it’s not just about learning skills. It’s about helping people move into real jobs and long-term careers in tech.

We’ll share more about:
✨ Paid apprenticeship opportunities
✨ Career pathways in cybersecurity and AI
✨ How participants can connect with employers
✨ What the journey from training to employment can look like

If you’ve been curious about getting into tech, come learn more.

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6uddIVyVQ5iwnpGivOKO4Q #/registration

05/14/2026

What does a day in cybersecurity actually look like?

On May 23, we’re inviting people to step into a hands-on cybersecurity experience at Seattle Central College’s Science & Math Building from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

During this experience, participants will:
• Explore hands-on cybersecurity activities
• Learn more about careers in cybersecurity and AI
• Hear about the CyberAI pathway into apprenticeships and jobs
• Connect with others interested in tech and workforce opportunities

This session will be led by Digital Steward Allan Kafley (CISA, MCL), a cybersecurity educator and professional with a Master’s in Cybersecurity & Leadership from UW Tacoma and over four years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst, consultant, and instructor.

Allan currently serves as IT/Cybersecurity faculty at North Seattle College. He holds a CISA certification and has also passed the CISSP exam while working toward full accreditation.

What makes Allan’s approach stand out is his focus on empathy-based learning. He understands that people learn differently and believes supportive learning environments are essential, especially when stepping into technical fields like cybersecurity.

Whether you’re completely new to cybersecurity or exploring your next career move, this is a great opportunity to learn in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📅 May 23, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Seattle Central College, Science & Math Building

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJLOIVrYZFJOxMI1V68wgPCmYvCMYCJ7qLNCpgTKUFuNq_g/viewform?usp=header

05/05/2026

This work needs more people behind it.

If you’re an employer, funder, or workforce partner, this is the kind of pipeline that doesn’t build itself.

And for our community, this is about real access to careers that are already in demand.

If you’ve been thinking about how to support something tangible, today is the day.

Today is .

This is about more than a program. It is about whether people can actually step into the jobs our economy is demanding.

Across cybersecurity and AI, roles are open right now:
Cybersecurity Analysts
Incident Responders
Security Engineers
GRC and Compliance roles

The demand is real. The opportunity is real.
What has not been as real is access.

At BBR Academy, we are focused on closing that gap. Training that connects to paid apprenticeships. Pathways that lead to actual employment. Not just learning, but movement into the workforce.

For employers and workforce partners, this is about building the talent pipeline you need.

For funders and institutions, this is about investing in something that creates long-term impact.

For our community, this is about real access to careers.

is today. If you believe in building a stronger, more connected workforce, we invite you to support.

🔗 https://givebutter.com/c/lets-launch-seattles-next-cyberai-institute-9vp1rt/members/blackbrillianceresearch?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cyberai_launch_2026&utm_content=bbr_facebook&utm_id=cyberai_2026&utm_source_platform=facebook&utm_term=idbbrtcn_general&utm_marketing_tactic=general_initial_outreach&utm_creative_format=direct_link

04/30/2026

I want to say this directly to the people who should be paying attention.

If you are an employer, a bank, a workforce partner, or a funder, this work is for you too.

We are all talking about talent gaps, workforce shortages, and the future of AI and cybersecurity.

But the question is, who is actually building the workforce?

People are ready. They’re showing up, trying to get into these roles, and looking for a real way in.

What’s been missing is a system that actually connects them to opportunity.

That’s what we’re building with CyberAI.

Not just training, but a pathway into real roles that your organizations are already trying to fill.

Early giving for GiveBIG is open. If you’re thinking about where to invest in the future workforce, this is one place to start.

🔗 https://givebutter.com/c/lets-launch-seattles-next-cyberai-institute-9vp1rt/members/tcncoop?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cyberai_launch_2026&utm_content=tcn_facebook&utm_id=cyberai_2026&utm_source_platform=facebook&utm_term=idbbrtcn_general&utm_marketing_tactic=general_initial_outreach&utm_creative_format=direct_link

04/24/2026

What the pathway with BBR Academy looks like:

Bootcamp → Apprenticeship → Certifications → Job

✔️ Start with a 3-day bootcamp (hands-on + foundational skills) with BBR Academy
✔️ Go through an apprenticeship assessment through our partner, Apprenti
✔️ If qualified, move into a paid apprenticeship with real work experience
✔️ Throughout your apprenticeship, you can continue learning through SANS Technology Institute (certifications, credentials, even higher ed)
✔️ Step into roles like:
Cybersecurity Analyst, Incident Responder, Security Engineer, GRC Analyst, and more

Fun fact: About 90% of apprenticeships lead to full-time roles!

Interested in joining our first cohort? Send us an email at [email protected]

If you want to learn more, join one of our upcoming info sessions:

May 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT
Register for this info-session - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6uddIVyVQ5iwnpGivOKO4Q

June 12 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT
Register for this info-session - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UMX8szcDS-OXPU0dg_nNqw