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CyberWATCH Internship Program

Welcome to the CyberWATCH Internship Program information and application page!

CyberWATCH

CyberWATCH is a consortium of Washington , D.C. , Maryland and Virginia institutions led by Prince Georges Community College and funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand the number of technicians and professionals with requisite skills in cybersecurity, and to improve the quality and increase the awareness of cybersecurity and information assurance in the education and business community.

What is the CyberWATCH Internship Program?

The CyberWATCH internship program provides CyberWATCH students with training opportunities and real-world experience in the areas of cybersecurity and information assurance. A variety of summer internship opportunities are offered along with job-readiness skills training. CyberWATCH partners with local businesses and IT professionals to give CyberWATCH students a unique opportunity to learn valuable skills and job experience to explore an industry they hope to move into. Internships may also lead to future job prospects. CyberWATCH students are matched with local businesses based on their interests, academic experience and skill levels.

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will facilitate the internship program. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is a voluntary association of the area's twenty local governments, working cooperatively to solve mutual problems that are regional in scope and not confined by political or geographic boundaries.

Internship Program Overview

• Internships typically run during the summer months of July – August. Internships typically run 6 – 10 weeks but could be shorter or longer depending on offerings from CyberWATCH Internship Business Partners.
• Internships may be paid or unpaid.
• You must be a member of the CyberWATCH program. Students at all grade levels will be considered. Your participation in the CyberWATCH program will be verified by faculty.
• COG will match student interests and skill levels with the types of internships being offered. Final selection of interns is based upon interviews with the prospective internship site. Selections for interviews are based on the strength of the students' qualifications as presented in their application materials.
• The application period for the Summer 2007 Session will be from November 15, 2006 through April 15, 2007.
• Interviews by CyberWATCH Internship Business Partners for specific internship placements will take place April - May, 2007.
• Final notifications of internship placements will be made by May 30, 2007.

Internship Program FAQ

Interested in learning more about the CyberWATCH Internship program? Click here to view the CyberWATCH Internship Program FAQ sheet.

2007 CyberWATCH Summer Internship Opportunities

We are still in the process of compiling the 2007 CyberWATCH summer internship sites that will be available. Applicants will be notified of the final listing of available 2007 internships before interviews begin.

2007 Summer Internship Application Process

The application period for the Summer 2007 CyberWATCH Internship Session will be from November 15, 2006 through April 15, 2007 .

Please click here to access our online internship application form.

As part of the application form you will be asked to upload a current resume and a transcript that includes relevant CyberWATCH coursework.

You will also be asked to list: 1) current academic interests and types of IT businesses or government agencies student is interested in gaining experience with; 2) hours available for work (full-time or specific part-time availability); 3) list of internship site preferences; 4) willingness to accept an unpaid internship placement.

Need more information? Please contact:
Ramona Burnett
(202) 962-3246
rburnett@mwcog.org