Student
Programs
Preparing students for success.
CyberMontana connects learners of all ages with education programs, hands-on learning, and career pathways designed to build cybersecurity and IT skills. Whether you’re just getting started, already earning college credit, or gaining real-world experience, our programs provide opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
Cyber STEM Summer Camps
CySTEM Camps run from May to August across the state to expose Middle School students to a broad range of topics like cryptography, password cracking, artificial intelligence, and geotagging. These camps combine hands-on training and challenges, outdoor activities, and peer-to-peer socialization.
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Dual Enrollment & Early College
Advanced high school students are eligible to take college-level courses during their Junior and Senior years. The classes will count toward a Cybersecurity Certificate of Technical Studies or college-level degree program – helping students to accelerate their higher education trajectory. The 1-2-Free Program is a state-wide initiative to make this accessible for students.
PISCES Work Based Learning
Through PISCES, Missoula College and University of Montana cybersecurity interns & students gain practical skills in SOC operations, meta-data monitoring, threat detection and analysis, and incident response escalation.
Montana University and Community College Programs
Connects learners with cybersecurity and IT certificates, degrees, and training opportunities offered by Montana colleges and institutions. Students can explore options that best fit their goals, location, and preferred learning format.
Certificates & Career Development
CyberMontana supports pathways that help students explore cybersecurity, IT, and emerging technology careers. Opportunities for high school and college students may vary depending on the course, training partner, program goals, and available funding.
Cybersecurity Assessment Program
Over a six-week engagement, teams of three to four graduate and undergraduate cybersecurity students work directly with an organization to assess cybersecurity risks, identify vulnerabilities, and develop actionable recommendations for improvement. The project is supported by industry best practices and guidance from cybersecurity professionals, including collaboration with LMG Security.