The U.S. Department of Education launched CTE CyberNet, a national initiative aimed at training high school teachers to better prepare students for cybersecurity careers. With support from the NICE program and federal partners like NIST, NSA, and DHS, the program helps educators develop technical and teaching skills through intensive summer training and ongoing support throughout the school year. Three community colleges—Moraine Valley Community College, Dakota State University, and San Antonio College—hosted the first academies, which included 80 hours of virtual training covering topics like network security, encryption, and emerging technologies such as quantum computing and AI.
CTE CyberNet also connects teachers with industry experts and local employers, helping them create relevant cybersecurity courses and explore dual-credit opportunities with community colleges. The program includes virtual panels with government and industry leaders, as well as networking events with students and professionals. Teachers continue to receive support through an accelerator program that runs throughout the academic year, helping them implement new teaching methods and stay connected with peers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to address the growing need for cybersecurity professionals by strengthening education at the high school level.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice/nice-enewsletter-fall-2020-government-spotlight
Keywords: Quantum Computing and Algorithms, NICE Framework
