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NICE Webinar: Helping to Chart the Course - Unlocking Student Pathways into Cybersecurity Careers

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Speakers:

Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley


Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley
Professor and Director of Cybersecurity Programs
North Carolina Central University

 

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Dr. Kristine Christensen
Professor, Computer Information Systems
Director, Faculty Development
Moraine Valley Community College

 

Synopsis:

School educators, advisors, and counselors all play a critical role in expanding entry points into a rewarding cybersecurity career and guiding individuals toward rewarding cybersecurity futures. Connecting early career awareness and discovery efforts to active learning and career planning resources helps ensure that students have a clear understanding of the roles available and how to take actionable steps to chart a successful career pathway.

In this webinar, you will:

  • Explore interactive tools and practical career-mapping resources
  • Discover how these resources can be used to align student interests and strengths with careers based on Work Roles in the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)
  • Learn adaptable strategies to help students build their own cybersecurity career pathways

Resources:

CyberSeek.org
Cybersecurity Career Pathway Resources
ExploreCyber
NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)

Created August 12, 2026, Updated August 14, 2026
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