Who’s it For?
We are proud to offer 25 college students throughout the state of Virginia a spot in our upcoming program scheduled to kick off on March 20th, 2023. To qualify for this program, students should be in either their sophomore or junior year at an accredited Virginia college or university and possess a minimum GPA of 2.5.
What to Expect
Split into two phases, students can expect to spend three to five hours a week throughout this eight-week program. At the end of the eight weeks, each student/candidate will receive a certificate of completion. Here’s how the two phases break down.
Phase I - Learning & Mentorship (Six Weeks)
In the first phase of the project, candidates will access a self-directed learning curriculum via the secure online application, Your Career Counselor (YCC). Candidates will then be paired with an industry professional to gain insights through short, highly structured one-on-one weekly mentoring sessions. During these sessions the candidates will review what was learned in that week’s module with their mentor. The result is a real-world, self-started professional engagement that expands professional experience as well as building soft skills and knowledge of the practical application of the subject matter.
Phase II - Problem Solving & Critical Thinking (Two Weeks)
In the second phase of the program, candidates will work either individually or collaboratively to identify an approach and develop a solution to a stated challenge currently being faced by the cybersecurity industry. Candidates will then submit solutions to the challenge via the Workforce Innovation Network (WIN), developed by CivilianCyber. Each submission will be judged by a panel of industry experts with the student developing the best, most workable solution earning recognition. This part of the program provides students with a unique opportunity to showcase skills and talents to potential future employers.