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The Inland Empire Cybersecurity Initiative (IECI) is a unique academic partnership with K-12, community colleges, and CSUSB to broaden access to local opportunities by investing in strong pathways to cybersecurity jobs and improving educational outcomes by inspiring the region's brightest young talent. Tomorrow's Talent, LAUNCH, SBCSS Alliance for Education, Moreno Valley College, Riverside City College, and San Bernardino Valley College implement a cybersecurity pipeline from middle school to full time employment in the Inland Empire. CSUSB's NICE Framework-structured pre-apprenticeship model greatly enhances each apprentice candidate's competencies and placement. Pipeline highlight is the state-registered Cybersecurity Professional Apprenticeship for CSUSB upperclassman with $7,500 tuition support, cyber degree course credit for OJT, and $3,000 additional financial aid.