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Angeline Academy student describes cybersecurity pathway, industry certifications and CyberPatriot competition
Summary
A student from Angeline Academy of Innovation told the meeting transcript the school's cybersecurity pathway offers industry-aligned curriculum, AI-related certifications, hands-on practice on an air-gapped network and participation in CyberPatriot competitions; the student cited national growth and salary figures.
A student from Angeline Academy of Innovation described the school's cybersecurity pathway in remarks captured in the meeting transcript, saying the program provides industry-aligned curriculum, industry certifications and competitive, hands-on experience that can lead to technology careers.
The student said the curriculum comes "from industry leaders" and includes training in artificial intelligence and other technologies used in the workplace. "If you're into technology, computers, and problem solving, this program is for you," the student said, adding that the program offers industry certifications and opportunities to compete.
The student cited several statistics while describing the program, saying cybersecurity breaches have "increased by 11% since 2018, and 67% since 2014," that the field "is expected to grow by as much as 33% over the next 10 years," and that "the median salary for some jobs is more than $100,000." These figures were presented by the student and are reported here as attributed remarks from the transcript.
The student highlighted hands-on learning, saying the school maintains "our own air gap network where we can practice the skills and knowledge we're learning in our courses." They also described competing in CyberPatriot competitions, calling them "the ultimate tech showdown" that pits teams from different schools against one another in security challenges.
"These certifications are a huge deal because they don't just look good on college applications, they can help us start a career in tech before we even leave high school," the student said.
The remarks emphasize the pathway's focus on practical experience, certification and competitive events as routes into technology and cybersecurity careers for high school students.
