Scalable Pilot Programs for Experiential Learning in CCI

Objectives

• Streamline and enhance cybersecurity internships across Virginia.
• Improve the effectiveness of the internship experience for both employers and students.

Methodology

Students and businesses will be provided with:

• General guidelines about experiential learning that are rooted in best practices.
• Multiple surveys throughout the intern period to give feedback on work progress and expectations.

Specifically, in the surveys the students will be asked to:

• Describe their experiences.
• Reflect on their personal growth, application of knowledge, and civic engagement.
• Articulate the importance of what was learned.

And the business will also be asked to describe expectations and experience from employers' point of view.

Why should I participate?

For our businesss participants, the benefits include:

• Improve internship experience and outcome for employers.
• Gain access to talented students at Virginia Tech and Radford University.
• Identify and improve best practices for internships of cybersecurity students.
• Engage with faculty at both universities.

For our students, this is a good chance to:

• Systematically review and learn from the intern.
• Gain inclusive experience on cybersecurity interns from other students.