Program Description



What to Expect?

Students will take a blend of online and in-person learning sessions that includes...

2 College Courses

- CS 135 (Computer Science I) - 3 Credits

- EDW 135 (Employment Skills) - 3 Credits

*College course credits will count toward a bachelor’s degree program such as BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity at UNLV.

3 IT Workshop Series

- Web Design and Internet Computing

- Cybersecurity

- Cloud Computing

6 Industry Certification Exam Series

- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

- CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

- CompTIA A+

- CompTIA Cloud+

- CompTIA Network+

- CompTIA Security+

*Upon completion, students will earn one of the following industry-recognized credentials based on their choosing. Information will be prepared by a guest speaker.

Summer Paid Internship

The industry partners will pay for up to 10 weeks of summer internship at $15+ per hour and guarantee job interviews for all students who complete the program.

Program Schedule

Fall
CS 135 (Computer Science I) Online
Web Design & Internet Computing On-Campus
3 Certification Exam Series On-Campus
Company Day Visit(s) On-Site
Spring
EDW 135 (Employment Skills) Online
Cybersecurity On-Campus
Cloud Computing On-Campus
1 Certification Exam Series On-Campus
Company Day Visit(s) On-Site
Summer
Corporate Internship On-Site or Online
2 Certification Exam Series On-Campus
Commencement On-Campus

Program Benefits


Nevada High School Students Will Earn...

(6) UNLV CREDITS (CS 135 & EDW 135)

(1) IT CERTIFICATE OF YOUR CHOICE

CCSD Students Will Earn

(1) CCSD HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT