GET YOUR SECOND CHANCE

  • GET A NEW CAREER

    You served your time, but the only jobs you can get is manually labor, paying minimum wage. Now you want to go from having a "job" to having a "Career".

  • FAMILY

    Everyone wants to be able to take care of their family. From buying a home, having a saving account to providing family private health care.

  • BECOME YOUR OWN BOSS

    What makes National Cyber Security Academy different from other Training Academy's is that we teach all of our student to take what they have learned and start their own IT/Cyber Security business.

PRISONER STATS

Here are the key statistics related to recidivism, probation requirements, and employment challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals

  • Recidivism Rates - 68%

    Approximately 68% of released prisoners are rearrested within three years of release. This high recidivism rate underscores the challenges individuals face upon reentry into society.

  • Probation Requirements - 18-20

    On average, they are required to meet 18 to 20 conditions, which can include daily check-ins, maintaining employment, attending rehabilitation or educational programs, and adhering to curfews

  • Unemployment Rates - 27%

    The unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated people is about 27%, which is significantly higher than the general population. This rate reflects both barriers to employment and limited access to stable, well-paying jobs.

  • Educational Attainment - 25%

    About 25% of formerly incarcerated individuals lack a high school diploma, GED, or college degree. This low educational attainment contributes to their difficulties in securing employment and achieving financial stability post-incarceration.

  • Unemployment Among Repeatedly Arrested Individuals - 49%

    Around 49% of individuals with two or more arrests per year are unemployed. This statistic highlights the significant employment challenges that repeatedly arrested individuals face, which can contribute to cycles of recidivism

  • Strongest Predictor of Recidivism

    Employment is one of the strongest predictors of whether individuals will successfully avoid re-offending. Stable employment provides financial security, structure, and a support system, making it crucial for reducing recidivism rates.

A.I Does Not LIE!

According to AI, ex-convicts, like anyone else, can possess a wide range of skills, experiences, and personal traits that may or may not be well-suited to certain professions.
Below are some qualities and types of ex-convicts who might excel in cybersecurity.

  • Individuals with Problem

    Using offensive skills for defensive purposes.

  • Individuals with a Rehabilitation or Redemption Mindset

    A desire for personal change and growth.

  • Individuals with Experience in Social Engineering

    Understanding of manipulation and deception, including financial crimes, fraud, or theft, as well as burglary involving technology or surveillance.

  • Individuals Who Have a History of Non-Digital Crimes That Have a Technical Component

    Financial crimes, fraud, theft, or burglary involving technology or surveillance.

  • Individuals with a Background in Persistence and Risk-Taking

    Comfort with ambiguity and calculated risk-taking.

  • Individuals with a History of Learning from Mistakes

    Self-awareness, lessons learned, and a strong commitment to redemption and ethics.

Second Chances Program

The National Cyber Security Training Academy offers a program called Second Chances, designed to help ex-offenders avoid falling back into old habits by teaching them valuable skills in cybersecurity. This program aims to help individuals create better futures for themselves and their families.


Why This Program Matters 


Every year, around 700,000 to 800,000 people are released from prisons in the U.S. Unfortunately, many struggle to find good opportunities. Meanwhile, cybercrime is growing rapidly, with estimates showing it could reach over $10.5 trillion in losses. The cybersecurity field is expanding, and there are plenty of job openings—like nearly 10,000 unfilled positions in Washington, D.C. alone.


The Second Chances program aims to provide those at risk of falling into negative patterns with the chance to learn marketable cybersecurity skills.



Second Chances Courses Includes

Here are all the courses that are included in the Second Chances Program.

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Who Can Join?

The program is open to anyone aged 14 and older. However, those with certain convictions (like sex offenses, domestic violence, or violent crimes) may not be eligible.


How to Take the Courses

  • In a Classroom: Traditional learning environment.

  • Self-Paced: Learn online at your own speed, using your computer, phone, or tablet.

  • Live Online Instruction: Join classes with an instructor three days a week.

Program Duration

Completion times vary based on:

  • The student’s available time and motivation
  • Prior computer knowledge
  • Whether courses are taken in-person or online


Typically, students can finish within 3 to 6 months, but those with experience may complete it in 2 to 3 months. Less motivated students or those without prior knowledge may take up to 12 months.

Evaluation Process

The National Cyber Security Training Academy has a Second Chance Evaluation Board that reviews applications. This board includes:

  • NCSTA Board Members
  • At least one Probation Officer
  • An Attorney
  • A National Job Recruiter


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