Santa Cruz County Schools have a new program. Become a Computer Networking and Cybersecurity Expert. The new high-school level Computer Information Systems Courses (CIS) are scheduled for the 2020-21 school year. Working together with Cabrillo College and local companies, the new program promotes a 3-year approach that involves students increasingly in industry as their skills develop. From tours of tech companies to work experience and internships, the necessary skills for a future tech career are taught. The curriculum will focus around entry-level college computer networking fundamentals and computer science basics and cybersecurity in an engaging format with real-world applications. Next to gaining professional experience and getting involved in the thriving Santa Cruz tech community, earning college credits in the process is an added benefit.

• Students from SLVUSD, SVUSD, SCCS, or Santa Cruz COE are eligible to enroll.

• Receive up to 12 units of Cabrillo College credit and on-the-job training with Cruzio in Computer Information Systems (CIS).

• Begin 2020-2021 with IT Essentials Articulated Cabrillo Course (CIS 71) for full year including visits to local IT companies.

Information will be relayed to your school administrator(s) Questions? Contact Jason Borgen at jborgen@santacruzcoe.org