Update: 9/5/2020
If you are looking to work for a large company like Walmart, IBM AAA Automotive, Raytheon, SAIC, Disney or Verizon, then this is a great way to make contacts and meet job hunters looking for new talent. If working for a government agency such as US Army, one of the 8 National Laboratories, FEMA, CISA, DIA/DOD, Department of Commerce, or even the NSA (National Security Agency), then attending the Virtual Career Fair 2021 may be great for you. This event only happens annually, but these employers are constantly looking for new talent both as full time and as internships.
The event had 2 live video key notes speakers, a virtual exhibit hall,booths with interactive chat, contact information, pdfs, and LinkedIn profiles for key people.
The Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity Community is hosting the fourth annual CAE Virtual Career Fair (VCF), sponsored by the National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the National Science Foundation (NSF), on September 4, 2020, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm PT. Our virtual career fair is unique in that we invite students/alumni from 300+ institutions designated as CAEs in Research (CAE-R), Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE), and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) to participate. Institutions receive the CAE in Cybersecurity designation after meeting the rigorous requirements of the program set forth by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The standards set forth by the NSA/DHS curriculum guidelines also ensure students from CAE institutions receive a quality cybersecurity education that prepares them for a career in the cyber workforce.
As the CAE in Cybersecurity program continues to designate new CAEs, the number of students participating in the CAE VCF grows each year. Last year, 1200+ students/alumni participated in the CAE VCF. This year, the community has an estimated 10,000+ students graduating from junior colleges and universities seeking jobs in cybersecurity. In addition, our community has an estimated 20,000+ students that are eligible for internships in the 2020-2021 academic year. Students/alumni from CAE designated institutions are extremely valuable to any organization as they must meet the rigorous curriculum requirements set forth by the NSA/DHS to graduate.
Survey data from the 2019 event indicate both employers and students positively receive the CAE VCF. Many students find careers through the VCF, and many of the same employers return each year to participate.
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