Vision and Mission

Revolutionizing the Automotive Workforce

Goals

DRIVING Automotive Industry WorkForce Transformation (DRIFT) is a collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing cybersecurity and AI in the automotive sector. Led by top academic institutions, DRIFT provides cutting-edge training programs designed to upskill engineers, IT professionals, and defense personnel, ensuring they stay ahead in an evolving industry. 

• Cybersecurity & AI-driven automotive training 

• Flexible learning: online, in-person, hybrid 

• Stackable credentials & graduate certificates 

Collaborating Institutions

• Oakland University (OU) – Lead  
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 
• Sinclair Community College (SCC) 
• Cleveland State University (CSU) 
• University of Delaware (UD) 
• University of Michigan – Dearborn (UMD)

Our Funding

The National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, DRIFT, is funded by the National Security Agency National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program. The program offers high-caliber skills-based training and cyber career resources at no cost to accepted program participants. 

Cost of Charging

The program offers high-caliber skills-based training in cybersecurity and AI at NO COST to accepted program participants.