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Insight on the NICE conference 2023
Stepping into the highly anticipated 2023 NICE conference was an incredible and insightful experience for those whom are looking for a job in the field or are currently securing a degree in such, and in this issue we bring forth the experience the NICE conference brought upon our participants.
The conference focused on “resetting expectations”; the accessibility for newcomers to be able to get into the cybersecurity workforce.
The conference was designed to equip you with the latest insights on the current workforce landscape, strategies and resources to help you with your education, as well as providing you with the tools to apply to cybersecurity jobs and overall, enhancing hiring processes for this highly demanded field.
On the Opportunities section of this byte, we share a few resources we have found and wish to share to our readers. Feel free to share our post as we want to spread this valuable information.
Announcements
T-Mobile – Speaker Series
The Tech Experience Speaker Series brings in notable leaders to the 5G Hub to explore a variety of 5G topics across industries and technology innovation. Immerse yourself in rich discussion and knowledge sharing, along with networking with other innovators in our 5G ecosystem.
The events are held monthly on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time and will be both in-person and virtual. People attending the live event will enjoy light appetizers and drinks as we delve into various topics about the possibilities with 5G.
Next event is on July 18th – Web3
For more information, click here.
Opportunities
Competitions
⭐ https://cyberforce.energy.gov
⭐https://nationalcyberleague.org/
Cybersecurity Training and Certs
⭐https://letsdefend.io/
⭐https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/
Cybersecurity Apprenticeships / Scholarships
⭐https://www.nist.gov/nice/apprenticeship-finder
⭐https://sfs.opm.gov/
STC is hiring!
STC is looking for student assistants who want to gain experience working with agile and collaborative teams, receive training in advanced technologies, and learn the current strategic technology trends.
If you are a self-starter, technically competent, and familiar with one of the following subjects – Operating Systems, Networking, Web, Programming, Database, and Cloud, you will have an excellent opportunity to learn advanced concepts and skills through this position.
Additionally, if you are seeking to help your community and gain experience in a high-demand specialty that will significantly enhance your resume while also earning income, this is the job for you.
For more information, click here.
AWS Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship Program
The AWS Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship program, in collaboration with Intel and Udacity, aims to help underserved and underrepresented high school and college students learn foundational ML concepts to prepare them for careers in AI and ML. For more information click here.
Missed out on an Invited Talk or Tech Talk?
Check out the C4CYI YouTube Channel for STC recorded Invited Talks and events.
Explore ACM Tech Talks and the ACM website to watch their free informative Tech Talks. ACM, the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession.
You can find record CAE Tech talks here. For questions on CAE Tech Talk, please send them email.
STC Clubs
Interested in the Tech field? Wish to broaden your network? Check out our clubs.
Cybersecurity Enthusiasts are welcome to join!
Check out the Breach of the Week program; A club member presents current cyber events to the club in 3-5 minutes. This is a great opportunity to learn, participate and network.
We encourage all current and future alumni to attend the meetings.
Meeting Times:
Fridays, 3:00PM (PDT) Over MS Teams
Contact:
President – Dan Montage
City University of Seattle has just created a new WiCyS student chapter.
The purpose of the club is to build a community within our CityU school that promotes women’s education, participation, and leadership in the field of cybersecurity.
Meeting Times:
Next meeting: To be Announced
Typical meeting time: Fridays, 11:00AM (PDT) over MS Teams.
Contact:
President – Melissa Lee
STC Tech Club meets to provide tech-related learning opportunities, skill development, and networking. Students or faculty who would like to share their expertise or project, please reach out.
Meeting Times:
Thursdays, 4:30PM (PDT) Over MS Teams
Contact:
President – Tyray Fortune
This quarter, we will be covering various topics including Computer Vision, Data Engineering, and NLP! Take a look at our calendar and club page for more.
We are recruiting new officers for the Data Science Club. If you are interested in becoming one, please fill out the form here, or scan the QR code in the flyer.
Meeting Times:
Wednesdays, 4:00PM (PDT) Over MS Teams
Contact:
President – Mahathi Vucha
Looking for more project/work experience to put on your resume? Try contributing to an open-source project:
GitHub for beginner-friendly open-source projects
How to Contribute to Open-Source Projects – guide
STC TA documentation for setting up environments
Valuable certifications:
Computer Science
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Looking for extra help to guide you through your tech career? Check out Mentors in Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Information Systems
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
Tech Humor
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