Changing Lives Is My Business
We give Louisiana’s young people hands-on access to technology — coding, cybersecurity, and data science — so every kid can dream big and build their future.
Access for all
Tech opportunity for Louisiana youth
There is no reason that the State of Louisiana shouldn’t take advantage of developing its capacity of cybersecurity markets, and The C.L.I.M.B. Initiative is uniquely positioned to facilitate this development in schools, with workforce development, and with formal training.
Learning Re-Imagined for Louisiana
The C.L.I.M.B. Initiative builds a diverse, technically competent workforce for Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana.
Mission & Purpose
The overall purpose of the C.L.I.M.B. (Changing Lives Is My Business) initiative is providing exposure to leadership practices and the increasingly important field of coding, cybersecurity, and data science for overall workforce development for the City of Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana.
Cybersecurity — A Global / National Paradigm
In the United States, a stunning statistic is emerging in Information Technology and Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Ventures predicts millions of unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally. These figures are corroborated by hundreds of universities, governments, vendors, recruitment firms, and security experts.
Cybersecurity — The Local Paradigm
No matter how you crunch the numbers, there's a considerable need for cybersecurity workers over the next decade. The top five states for cybersecurity jobs are Virginia, Texas, Colorado, New York, and North Carolina — where average annual salaries for cybersecurity roles exceed $100,000.
Impact
C.L.I.M.B.'s mission is to create a diverse and technically competent workforce primarily for the City of Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, but these initiatives have national and global implications.
Situation Assessment / Competitive Analysis
C.L.I.M.B. emerges in a time of exponential growth and change in society, education, and the technology sector. Technology is how innovation and robust economies exist. Technological development affects the life of every human being, and high expectations of consumers pose a challenge to businesses.
Competitive Advantage
Through market assessment and SWOT analysis, the Strategic Planning Committee concluded that C.L.I.M.B.'s competitive advantage is its ability to adapt and change with the needs of the environment, like Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana.
Value Proposition
C.L.I.M.B.'s value proposition is simple and straightforward. C.L.I.M.B. is “Learning Re-Imagined for Louisiana.”
Workforce Development
By building partnerships across schools, workforce programs, and formal training, C.L.I.M.B. is uniquely positioned to grow Louisiana's capacity in the cybersecurity markets and develop a pipeline of skilled, work-ready talent.
$100K+
Average annual salary for cybersecurity roles
Building Louisiana’s next generation of tech talent
The overall purpose of the C.L.I.M.B. (Changing Lives Is My Business) initiative is providing exposure to leadership practices and the increasingly important field of coding, cybersecurity, and data science for overall workforce development.
- Exposure to coding, cybersecurity & data science
- Leadership and teamwork through agile practices
- Pathways into high-demand, high-paying careers
Our Programs
Cyber Careers
Explore high-demand pathways in cybersecurity, coding, and data science.
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Trainings & Summer Institute
Hands-on training and an immersive summer institute for aspiring technologists.
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Workforce Development
Building a diverse, technically competent workforce for Louisiana.
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Contact & Donate
Invest in young apprentices across Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana.
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Donations to the C.L.I.M.B. Initiative empower young apprentices throughout Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana to learn relevant technology skills, leadership, and teamwork through agile development practices in project management.