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U.S. Army Cyber Command

Career Exploration, Advancement, and Development (CEAD) Program

Command funded 8- 10 week summer internships with ARCYBER HQs and/or Cyber units (NETCOM, CPB, TWC, 780th MI, JFHQ-C, 1st IO). Designed to expose current students to the Army Civilian Corps and potential career opportunities, with emphasis on STEM and mission critical occupations. A paid work experience for students currently enrolled in college (undergraduate through graduate school).

Army Fellows Program (AFP)

This program ensures development of Civilians through a blend of progressive and sequential work assignments, formal training, and self-development. Individuals in this program will be able to progress from entry level to key positions. 

Cyber Talent Initiative (CTI)

Education: Undergraduate, Graduate (MS or PhD)
Academic Field: Cybersecurity-related field, such as computer science, engineering, information systems, and mathematics are ideal candidates for this program

  • first-of-its-kind public-private partnership aimed at recruiting and training a world-class cybersecurity workforce.
  • create a selective opportunity for students in cybersecurity-related fields to gain vital public and private sector work experience and even receive up to $75,000 in student loan assistance
  • receive an offer of employment from a federal agency for two years
  • develop management skills from senior mentors in the public and private sectors