Fellows undergo virtual training delivered by seasoned industry practitioners, leveraging real-world projects, threat scenarios, and enterprise-grade tools. Students gain exposure to industry-relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes operational readiness and practical execution.

Complementing the technical instruction, each fellow is matched with a vetted employer host—either on-site or remote—for real-world job experience two days a week. These placements are carefully selected to align with each fellow’s strengths and career aspirations, providing both professional mentorship and a launchpad into the cybersecurity workforce.

• Duration: 16-week intensive, hybrid workforce development program
  
  
• Eligibility: College seniors in their final semester majoring in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  
  
• Training Format:
  • Virtual Classroom - Monday through Wednesday (10 hours/week)
  • Industry Placement - Thursday and Friday (5 hours/day)
    

• Curriculum Focus Areas:
  • Cybersecurity Operations & SOC Fundamentals
  • Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) & Compliance (e.g., NIST, CMMC)
  • Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)
  • Secure Networking & Identity Management

• Instruction Delivered By: Certified professionals with DoD, federal, and commercial experience
  
  
• Employer Matching: Fellows are paired with public or private sector host organizations
  
  
• Compensation: Students earn a stipend of $18/hour throughout the program

Real-world job experience in the cybersecurity industry

Industry-recognized skills and exposure to enterprise security environments

Professional mentorship and expanded career networks

Competitive advantage in the cybersecurity job market upon graduation