The CyberCorps program, a 25-year-old federal initiative, has successfully contributed nearly 5,000 cybersecurity professionals to the federal workforce, but its budget is not keeping pace with the rapidly expanding digital threats, particularly those posed by artificial intelligence1. As state-aligned activity involving Intel shifts the threat model from criminal to geopolitical, the nation's cyber experts must adapt to this new reality. The program's success in preparing cyber experts is being undermined by inadequate funding, which threatens to hinder its ability to address emerging threats. With the digital battlefield expanding and changing rapidly, the federal government must prioritize investing in programs like CyberCorps to ensure the nation's cybersecurity workforce is equipped to counter AI-driven threats. The program's funding shortfall has significant implications for the nation's cybersecurity posture, so cybersecurity practitioners must press for increased investment in initiatives that develop the skills needed to combat evolving threats.