The program offers a free, hands-on introduction to cybersecurity for underserved high school students, providing real-world tools and connections to professionals, along with a $150 completion stipend.
The US Cyber Initiative - Monarch School Cyber Bootcamp is a one-week, in-person program designed to introduce high school students (rising 9th-12th graders) to the fundamentals of cybersecurity, technology careers, artificial intelligence, and digital safety. The bootcamp emphasizes hands-on learning through guided challenges on platforms like TryHackMe and CyberSkyline, team projects, and guest speaker sessions with industry professionals. Students will engage in activities such as Capture-the-Flag competitions, creating cybersecurity awareness campaigns, and team presentations. The curriculum is aligned with national workforce standards, covering 367 technical competencies in the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and 57 of 62 CompTIA/America Succeeds Durable Skills. Beyond technical skills, the program aims to develop professional communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Participants will explore various cybersecurity career pathways and gain a clear understanding of how to pursue them.
A typical day involves interactive lessons led by college intern coaches, introducing core concepts in cybersecurity, networking, data privacy, or AI, followed by hands-on lab time on platforms like TryHackMe with instructor support. The day also includes collaborative, team-based work such as Capture-the-Flag competitions, group projects, guest speaker sessions with industry professionals, and team presentations.
This bootcamp is ideal for rising 9th through 12th-grade high school students aged 14-18 with no prior cybersecurity or technology experience, who are interested in exploring cybersecurity fundamentals and potential career paths.
Monarch School, San Diego, CA
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