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NICE Webinar: Helping to Chart the Course - Unlocking Student Pathways into Cybersecurity Careers
Speakers:
Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley
Professor and Director of Cybersecurity Programs
North Carolina Central University
Dr. Kristine Christensen
Professor, Computer Information Systems
Director, Faculty Development
Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Donavon Johnson
Assistant Professor, Public Policy and Administration
Cyber/AI Policy Research Lead
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Florida International University
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)