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Thank you to Estacada High School for inviting us to your annual Career Fair! Interested in learning more about cybersecurity careers, education, and training opportunities in the Northwest? Visit nwcyber.org to explore resources and get connected. #CyberCareers

Events like this highlight the incredible work our education partners are doing to prepare the next generation of technology professionals. ♻️ If you're in the Portland–Vancouver area, consider supporting Cascadia Tech’s E-Waste Drive and help give old tech a new purpose!

We had a fantastic time at the East County Youth Summit on Friday at Mt. Hood Community College, connecting with students and educators, answering questions about cybersecurity careers, and sharing pathways from classroom to career. #NWCyber #Cybersecurity #CareerPathways

Today our NWCyber team and David Reinecke @EnergySec presented “Cybersecurity 101: From Classroom to Career” at @Cascadiatech1. Tomorrow we’ll be at the East County Youth Summit at @MtHoodCommunity — stop by our booth and catch David on one of the panels! #CyberWorkforce

Great visit to South Salem High School yesterday! Our team spoke with the computer science and robotics class about cybersecurity careers and pathways in Oregon. Thanks for the warm welcome and thoughtful questions! 🔐🚀 #CybersecurityCareers #OregonTech #STEM #STEMeducation #K12

Day 1 at the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference 2025 has been truly inspiring! Grateful to be surrounded by so many passionate educators, students, and industry leaders. Here’s to a strong finish on Day 2! #CyberTalentPipeline #WorkforceDevelopment #NICEK12

NWCyber had a blast at another STEAM Connect Pop-Up—this time with Tektronix in Beaverton! 🔧⚡️ We started at vintageTEK followed by a tour at the Tektronix Reliability Lab! This was such an engaging and inspiring event and we can hardly wait for the next pop up in December!

We’re at @NICECybercon in Denver, CO — let’s connect! This year’s theme, “Climbing Higher: Educating & Sustaining a Resilient Cybersecurity Workforce,” aligns with our mission at NWCyber — to build strong partnerships and expand the pipeline of cybersecurity talent. #NWCyber

🚨 Cyber Day at @MtHoodCommunity – Join Us! 🔐💻 Come celebrate the launch of Mt. Hood Community College’s new 4-year cybersecurity degree program! 🗓 Date: Friday, May 2nd 📍 Location: MHCC Campus NWCyber will be there — stop by and say hi! #NWCyber #CyberCareers #MHCC #CyberDay

🔍 What is a Pen Tester? 🔍 Think like a hacker—fight like a defender! 🛡️ Pen Testers: 1️⃣ Find Weak Spots 🕵️‍♂️ 2️⃣ Test Defenses 🚪 3️⃣ Help Fix Problems 🛠️🔐 Cybersecurity needs sharp minds—could this be your future? 🚀 #PenTesting #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity

🌟 Huge thanks to Cascadia Tech Academy! We loved sharing insights on Cybersecurity Career Pathways and inspiring future cyber pros. Want NWCyber to present at your school? Email us at info@nwcyber.org! Let’s build the next gen of cybersecurity experts! 🔐✨ #FutureCyberPros

🎯 SOC Analysts = Cyber Detectives! 🔎 They monitor threats, investigate incidents & protect systems. Love analyzing data & problem-solving? This role might be for you! 🚀 #CyberSecurity #SOCAnalyst #NWCyber

🎉 Congrats to our founder, Steve Parker, for receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from @NCyTE_Center ! His dedication to cybersecurity education & workforce development continues to make an impact. Well deserved! 📷 #Cybersecurity #Leadership #NWCyber #EnergySec

Student Spotlight: Ethan Zhang! 🏆 Ethan is making waves in cybersecurity through education & real-world impact! Read his story at NWcyber.org. Know a student or professional to feature? Email info@nwcyber.org! #CyberSecurity #StudentSpotlight #FutureCyberLeaders

Struggling to land a cybersecurity job? 🤔 🔹 Get hands-on experience (home labs, internships, TryHackMe) 🔹 Build soft skills (networking, interviews) 🔹 Master IT basics 🔹 Research cyber roles 🔹 Start with entry-level (SOC, tech support) Take action & get hired!

Join us at the East County Youth Summit – Feb 21, 2025! Explore careers, connect with industry pros & get hands-on experience! 🎯 📍 Visit NWCyber’s booth for cybersecurity career insights! #CyberCareers #YouthSummit #CareerExploration #NWCyber

It's official! The #NWCyber website is LIVE! 💡Students & career changers—find career pathway resources, internships & more! 📕School counselors & parents—access career resources! 🏢Industry partners—list your company & connect with talent! Visit NWCyber.org today!