Stem Everyday

STEM Everyday #230 | Cybersecurity for Every Student | feat. Chuck Gardner

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Cybersecurity is more than just stopping hackers. Adding cybersecurity learning to  classroom learning can help kids experience more practical hands-on learning and expose them to STEM careers they never dreamed of. A recently released benchmark report on the state of cybersecurity education in K-12 schools, shows that less than 50% of students in the U.S. have access to cybersecurity education today.In an effort to make K-12 cybersecurity education accessible to all learners, CYBER.ORG has launched Project Access, a nationwide program designed to expand access to cybersecurity education for blind and vision impaired students between the ages of 13-21 who are in pre-employment transition (Pre-ETS). The Project Access program will introduce blind and vision impaired students to key cybersecurity topics, help them develop cybersecurity skills, and explore the possibility of a career in a growing industry.Built off of the success of CYBER.ORG’s pilot program with Virginia’s Department for the Blind and Vision Im