Industry and Community College Apprenticeship Success The next Virtual Brown Bag Lunch is “Employer-led Secure Software Development Dual Model Apprenticeship Partnering with Community Colleges” on Wednesday, March 13, 1 p.m. ET. Guest Girish Seshagiri will discuss how community colleges working with industry can create pathways to in-demand, high wage, high technology jobs through a dual model apprenticeship. A pioneer program from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute will be highlighted. Register HERE .

Accounting and Cryptocurrencies Each month, National CyberWatch will promote and help schools integrate interdisciplinary cybersecurity learning modules across curricula. The first topic is “Internal controls and cryptocurrencies,” which maps to a course in Introduction to Financial Accounting. Learn more about this topic HERE.

Cybersecurity Across the Curricula Join Dr. Debasis Bhattacharya, director of the Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research and assistant professor at the University of Hawaii Maui College, in the next webcast showcasing various cybersecurity modules that can be integrated into courses such as Accounting (Principles of Accounting 1), Administration of Justice (Criminal Law), Electronics (Engineering Computing), Nursing (Professionalism in Nursing 1) and Hospitality (Career and Customer Service Skills). Register HERE .

CAE Executive Leadership Forum Executive leaders, CAE principal investigators and academic team members are invited to attend the Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Executive Leadership Forum, April 24-25, at the University of West Florida, in Pensacola Beach, Florida. This year's theme is "Cybersecurity innovation through academic, industry and government collaboration." Some issues on the table are the job shortage and national initiatives with opportunities to network. Register HERE.

Cybersecurity Skills in the IT Workforce This latest Virtual Brown Bag Lunch showcased a flexible bootcamp format that blended assessment-driven, adaptive, online learning with tutorial- and challenge-based labs to help upskill cybersecurity professionals. Watch the video for an overview of the bootcamp content. Watch the video HERE .

Now Accepting Submissions Have innovations, new ideas or advancements in cybersecurity to share with the community? The National CyberWatch Center is accepting submissions for the 3rd annual Innovations in Cybersecurity Education Awards and Recognition Program. Top picks will be awarded in the following categories: Evidence-based Strategies, Instruction, Practice and Program Development. Submissions will be accepted through May 3. Learn more  HERE .

Cyber Embassy Night The Cyber Intelligence Initiative, sponsored by The Institute of World Politics, has a number of activities and opportunities planned for March, including its third annual Cyber Embassy Night on March 20 for NATO and Five Eye Embassies. Daniel P. Bagge, cyber attaché of the Czech Republic to the United States and Canada, will present. Read more HERE.

Fresh Opportunities in Northern Virginia Amazon HQ2 is expected to open in Northern Virginia, bringing with them a renewal of opportunities for students in cybersecurity and other tech fields. Germanna Community College, a National Cyber Watch member, along with the University of Mary Washington engaged in an information technology summit that yielded ideas and hope for additional pipelines for students and graduates to fill new and existing tech jobs. Learn more HERE .

New Cybersecurity Training Program Baylor University, a National CyberWatch member, and McLennan Community College have partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice to offer a cybersecurity program for law enforcement officers. The Cyber-Security Operational Research and Training Program aims to equip law enforcement officers with training to thwart efforts to compromise internet-connected devices critical for financial, business and government operations. Read more HERE .

KeyW Open House Hiring Event KeyW is looking to fill a number of positions from network analyst instructor and network engineer to data scientist and technical writer. If you have a polygraph clearance, you’re invited to interview with KeyW recruiters on Tuesday, March 5, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the BWI Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland. Offer letters will be given onsite to qualified candidates. Learn more and register HERE .

February 12 - March 19 National Cyber League (NCL) Winter Camp March 5 KeyW Open House Hiring Event, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET March 13 Employer-led Secure Software Development Dual Model Apprenticeship Partnering with Community Colleges, Virtual Brown Bag Lunch (VBBL), 1 p.m. ET March 28 Cybersecurity Across the Curricula Webcast, 2 p.m. ET March 28-30 Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MACCDC) March 28-30 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) April 24-25 CAE Executive Leadership Forum May 3 Deadline for Innovations in Cybersecurity Education Submissions July 22-25 High Impact Technology Exchange Conference July 30- August 1 2019 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS)

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