Interested in the Field of Cybersecurity?

Join the TEEM Program

In partnership with The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), CTEWorkforce is proud to offer 20-30 Virginia high school students a spot in our upcoming Technology Enabled Engagement and Mentoring™ program. TEEM is a unique peer-mentoring initiative that pairs high school students who are interested in cybersecurity or cyber-adjacent fields with a college student majoring in a similar program. This program was developed to support the goal of positioning Virginia as a cybersecurity center of excellence.

Program Overview

This eight-week program is scheduled to kick off on October 1st. Each week, you will be completing a high-level online learning module focused on cybersecurity and college preparation. You will then schedule an hour-long meeting with your college-student mentor to discuss what you’ve learned, pick their brain, and gain knowledge and experience from someone going through a similar program first-hand.

Your Role as a Mentee

The heart of the program lies in these weekly meetings. As the high school student mentee, you will schedule and drive these meetings with your mentor, practicing and honing your professional soft-skills.

Not Sure How to Run a Meeting? 

No worries!  That’s the point!  These meetings are highly structured and you will be given a “Guided Agenda” that will lead you through the meeting step-by-step to ensure productivity and engagement. These discussions will help you gain a deeper understanding of the field and prepare for your academic and career journeys.

Topics Covered Include: 

  • College Life – Time Management / Discipline 
  • Important Classes & Topics for Cybersecurity 
  • Tools and Skills in Cybersecurity 
  • Career Development / Industry Preparation 
  • Generative AI

What You Receive as a Mentee

You’ll gain valuable knowledge and education throughout the course, but more importantly, you’ll receive critical feedback, advice and mentorship from someone who is currently going through a relatable program in college.  In addition to this experience, you will receive a certificate from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative and CTEWorkforce upon completion, which will look great on your resume! 

Interested in Participating?

Contact our TEEM program coordinator [email protected] and ask about eligibility!