The Chandler Unified School District is partnering with the University of Arizona to expand its cybersecurity program for students.
The district’s governing board has unanimously approved an agreement with UA’s Cybersecurity Clinic, which will offer training and mentorship to high school students.
CUSD director of Career and Technical Education, Lindsay Duran, said they have an existing four-year elective program, but this new after-school option will give kids real-world experience.
“They’re doing a Google training and they are providing the opportunity for the students to really dig deep into something that’s applicable to [the] industry right now,” Duran said.
The Google Cybersecurity Certificate training teaches skills needed for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity, using tools like Python and Linux. After completing their training, students will have the opportunity to participate in internships with local companies.
The agreement between CUSD and UA comes at no cost to the district. The after school program will be offered at Basha High School and Arizona College Prep High School. The existing electives are offered at Basha and Chandler High School.
“They’re receiving already 25 college credits in technology, so this really comes alongside that to develop the knowledge skills and abilities that will make them more readily able to enter the workforce from school,” said CUSD Emerging Technologies coordinator Janet Hartkopf.
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