Video game-based cybersecurity training is proposed as an alternative to traditional college to address the growing cybersecurity skills shortage. The program would use video games and simulations to teach certification courses in a flexible evening/weekend format. It aims to serve unemployed and underemployed adults to obtain higher-paying cybersecurity jobs. An initial pilot graduated candidates who obtained industry certifications and several obtained jobs. However, $1.72 million is requested to fund operations, marketing, and further development over the next two years to achieve the goal of enrolling 1,000 students by mid-2021.

1. Video Game based Cybersecurity Training

2. Technology is Automating Every Industry
Creating Demand for Cybersecurity
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Researchers
predict
1.5 to 3.5 million
Cybersecurity
Professionals
needed by 2022
“I believe we are in a declared cyberwar and
we are losing that war” said Michael Bayer, a longtime
Pentagon adviser who led a recent review of US cybersecurity.

3. SENSE OF URGENCY
Automation to Wipe out African American Jobs
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4. African Americans Defaulting on Student Loans
Need Careers with Higher Pay
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NCES states BLACK WOMEN Largest Population
attending Post-Secondary Acquiring Student Loans
3.5%
specialize in
STEM
(Science
Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics)

5. US Post-Secondary Market
1.0256 Trillion Dollars Annually
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We are here
Traditional $650 billionNon Traditional $375 billion

6. Cybersecurity Certification is Key to
Reducing Talent Shortage & Wipe Out
CCENT
Network
Engineer
Median $74,764
CCNA Security
Cybersecurity
Specialist
Median $92,430
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Automation
Workz Institute
provides video game
based cybersecurity
certification courses
as a short-term
alternative to college.
Target Market
Current employed as Customer
Service/ Data Entry/ Factory/5
Logistics/ Tech Support
Approved for the DoD Cyber
Security Service Provider
(CSSP) categories

7. Tested 2018/2019 Pilot
Founded by Uplift, Inc. 501(c)3 nonprofit
SUCCESSES
1st American Academy hosted in a public
library system
Graduated 5 CCENT® candidates 75% Black
Women
Placed 14 in Jobs even before graduation
Received Cisco
Above & Beyond
Award 2019
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FEATURES
Video Game & Digital Simulation Based Curriculum
Affiliate of DJIA member that produces
hardware to power internet worldwide
Higher-Level Tech Training Options
Network Engineer
Linux/ Python Programming
Cybersecurity
After Work Hours training
Mon 7 - 9pm, Thu 7 -9 pm Sat 1-3 pm
2 Pre-Courses to simplify complex skills prior to
immersion into certification material
For-Profit State of Michigan Licensed Proprietary
School

8. Fundamental 2-course Internet of Things (Required) $2742
Certification 2-course specialties Price per specialty $5683
Network Technician, Linux, Cyber Operations
BUSINESS MODEL
Business to Government
Business to Business
Business to Consumer
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STUDENT PAYS NO
UPFRONT TUITION
STUDENT DOES NOT
INCUR ANY LOANS

9. MARKETING PLAN
Gaming Events to Engage Target Market
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Participants compete in
cybersecurity gaming to win
cash prizes
Launched 1/25/2020
Secured 6 students
Moving to virtual competition
4/26/2020
Entertainment Software Association 2019
https://www.theesa.com/esa-research/2019-
essential-facts-about-the-computer-and-video-
game-industry/
ADULTS LOVE TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES
We utilize for recruitment and curriculum
OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

10. Better & More Economical Product than
Local and National Competitors
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In operation since 1968
Receive Large % of Workforce
Development Dollars
TRAINING PROVIDERS
Cisco Networking Academy
Microsoft
CompTia
Computer Programming
A Quicken Loans company
Pipeline to companies
LANGUAGES
Java
Javascript
Corporate upskill training
TRAINING PROVIDERS
Cisco Networking Academy,
Microsoft
Adobe
CompTia
TUITION
$16,000
TUITION
$9,720
TUITION
Custom Corporate paid
Powered by Workforce
Development funds, High
Interest based Private
Loans due immediately
Powered by High Credit Score
based Private Loans due
immediately, Some Workforce
Development funds,
Powered by Corporate training
dollars

11. Success has been and will be based on
Management Team Execution
Ida
Byrd-Hill
CEO
Managed AWI pilot
Grew financial advisory
firm to 353 million in
assets
Created a financial
planning program, SMART
MONEY- Financial Fitness
Course for UAW/ Chrysler
employees
Graduate - MBA Jack
Welch Management
Institute BA Economics
University of Michigan-Ann
Arbor
Mark
Kreitler
VP, Innovation
Director of Game Design
for Lightning McQueen
App
Tech lead and programmer
for Cargo Stacking
simulation
Game Designer for
Playstation Sims game
Graduate - MS Physics, U
of Washington BS Physics
BS Mathematics Montana
State University
Patricia
Sanford
VP, Academics
Adjunct Professor,
University of Detroit-Mercy
Program Manager,
Northwest Airlines
Department of Human
Services Community
Outreach
Graduate - MS Information
Assurance, MS Software
Management, University of
Detroit-Mercy; BA
Michigan State
University
Bethany
Collins
VP, Marketing
Neighborhood marketing
consultant
Community engagement
manager.
Assisted neighborhoods
and funders connect with
their residents.
Graduate - MBA,
University of Phoenix;
BBA Marketing;
University of Michigan-
Ann Arbor
D. Benjamin
Estill
COO
COO, Gary Community School
District
– Managed $28 MM Budget,
14 offices, 2000 EEs
DCOO, Detroit Public Schools
– Managed $550 MM Budget,
15 offices, 6000 EEs
Graduate - MBA Wayne State
University, 2021, BA HRM
Cornell University, 1990
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12. Aggressive Marketing will lead to
Projected Financials Tuition funding began 1/05/2020
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Expense includes development of Game-Based Artificial Intelligence Instructor to strengthen completion rate.
STARTUP BUDGET
Operations $ 100,000
Fund Instructors/Admin Salary/ Benefits $ 900,000
Marketing & Admission Outreach $ 720,000
TOTAL $1,720,000
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Based on Fiscal Year Fiscal year 2020 begins July 1,2020 – ends June 30, 2021
CURRENT MILESTONE ACHIEVED 10 Tuition Paying Students by 3/1/2020
FUNDING MILESTONE Attract 1000 Tuition Paying Students by 6/30/2021

13. Our Financial Ask
Pre-Seed/ Seed
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$1,720,000 for the next 24 months
Month 1 Month 6 Month 12 Month 18 Month 24
Hire CEO; VP, Academics;
COO, VP, Marketing
Currently working for equity
Company
Progress
Team
Building
Develop & Launch
Crowd funding
Develop Social Media, Marketing and PR Campaign
Create
Recruitment Team
Secure Venture Funding
Hire VP, Innovation;
& Development Team
Detroit
Pitch
NY PitchSF Pitch
Virtualize Simulations &
Game Based AI Instructor
Hire VP, Partners
Secure Speaking engagements
Apply
Title IV
Prep
Title IV
Enter Startup Pitches
Diversity Supplier
Certification
Secure ISA
Investor
Secure
Contracts