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2022 UpSkill Volunteer Speakers- Cybersecurity Panel
ORGANIZATION: We Connect The Dots
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We Connect the Dots is looking for a motivated volunteer educator with a professional Cybersecurity background to coach and advise under-resourced and unemployed 18-24 year olds during the process of their UpSkill Workforce Experience Training Program. This is a virtual opportunity volunteer experience. About this role: We request that you speak on a panel regarding foundational level content around the administration, creation and management of Cybersecurity via Microsoft Teams. Computer security, cybersecurity, or information technology security is the protection of computer systems and networks from information disclosure, theft of, or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Panel speakers will join us Thursday, March 23rd from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm.What is the UpSkill WorkForce Experience? The UpSkill Program is an in depth 8 week tech skills training program designed for transitioning 18-24 year olds who seek an overall understanding of computer concepts, a detailed overview of basic computer skills, understanding of the internet, basic digital citizenship competencies, basic user security and soft skills. Requirements to become a volunteer educator:
- Knowledgeable in the necessary domain of tech
- Committed to serve the duration of time requirement to present your topic & connect with students
- Strong desire to help students accomplish a project of their own
- Reliable & professional
- Past mentorship experience highly recommended
- Willingness to pass a background check (legally required to volunteer with We Connect The Dots)
- Provide a professional picture, short bio, LinkedIn Profile
- Complete a short interview to make sure we are a great fit
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About We Connect The Dots
Location:
303 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and educate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. Through a collaboration with the community, education, government and the technology industry, WCTD provides awareness and education of the 21st Century workforce skills, as well as the opportunities available to students embracing STEAM careers. Impacting students at a local, national and global level, our programs create a hunger for learning that empowers students to find their own paths to success.
Description
The skills needed to succeed in todays complicated work environments challenge employers to find the resources with the right skills to be successful. We Connect The Dots will provide the necessary work skills needed for students to build strong careers in STEAM roles. By engaging in a partnership with communities, industry leaders, students and teachers, we will reduce the number of jobs that are filled by students outside the US. Creating a greater awareness to parents and students of the career possibilities and the skills necessary to succeed. Through an accelerated program and project based learning students will gain the experience that matches todays real world careers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2023
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- PC Platform
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Thursday, March 23rd from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm