About Us & Mission Statement

Diversity Cyber Council is an Atlanta based 501c3 Nonprofit established in 2021 to reinforce equity in the technology workforce for the historically under-represented i.e. people of color, women, people with disabilities, and military veterans. Our mission is to establish a national sustainable and diverse talent pipeline to the tech workforce through our training and advocacy programs, community partnerships, and campaigns. (www.diversitycybercouncil.com)

Training Program Overview

Diversity Cyber Council Technology Training Programs meets the requirements set forth by the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institution Act of 1990 of O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250 and are included on the Eligible Training Provider List at the State & Local County level. Detailed information on our programs can be found on our website by clicking the following links:

Training Program Graduate Testimonials

Octavia Hall, Diversity Cyber Council Training Graduate

"This year I was determined to find an IT program that would start my IT career. Never would I have imagined that the program I'd find would be a life changing one. Diversity Cyber Council has provided me with an overwhelming amount of resources, motivation, leadership skills, networking opportunities, resume writing, test taking skills, self disciplining skills, mentorship and more! There was a power of energy and motivation from the mission of this program that led me to hunt down all of their social media platforms to join immediately. Mr. Gray's leadership and belief in every single person in his program led me take his program and myself seriously, something I hadn't done with any other program. Who knew that in a short 3-4 months I would have my Comptia ITF certification, Security + certification, Cybersecurity Practitioner certification and The Threat Within and NIST Framework Cybersecurity Internship. I feel extremely lucky to have encountered a program that provided me with all of the necessary tools to have a strong foundation in my new career. Odie Gray and his mission with Diversity Cyber Council has been a true gem for many people like myself. Diversity Cyber Council has a passionate mission and will soon have a vast amount of under-represented certified IT professionals in the IT industry. I highly recommend this program."

Eduardo Mendez, Diversity Cyber Council Training Graduate

“My experience with the Diversity Cyber Council Cybersecurity Mentorship Program was very positive. I learned a great deal in a short amount of time about information technology and cybersecurity. The courses are rigorous and challenging, so you really earn that certificate. Odie Gray’s mentorship is invaluable to me, and I appreciate all his encouragement and efforts to help me achieve my goals. It was very convenient to take these online classes. I highly recommend Odie and this program if you are searching for classes to get an entry-level position in the IT field.”

Emily Simison, Diversity Cyber Council Training Graduate

"DCC has been the opportunity of a lifetime. DCC helped provide me with the study tools, support, and encouragement I needed to obtain my certificates successfully. They helped give real world examples, mentors, and a space achieve something I thought impossible in a year, let alone in 30days. The work was hard, but they work even harder to make sure you get there, and not only with the coursework knowledge, but with the knowledge to have a successful future in tech. This is more than a program, it is a life changing opportunity, and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to be a part of it."

Henock Mehretab, Diversity Cyber Council Training Graduate

"I’m deeply grateful to the organization Diversity Cyber Council for everything that you guys provided us. You guys were patient and very motivational from the start, we were able to achieve two certifications in a very short time frame. I’m very proud of what I accomplished through your organization and love the experience that I gain here. A massive help to me was test taking tips that Odie has taught during the program and all the lessons and projects he has given us. I love working with my cohorts because they were incredibly helpful where I struggled and I was more than happy to help them as well. I feel confident in my abilities and very hopeful where I will end up in life. We got to speak with individuals who were successful after the program and their journeys were very inspiring to say the least. I will recommend this program to anyone who would be interested in transitioning into the IT space."

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