CyberStart America: You're Perfect

Registration is open until March 15, 2024, for high school students to join the CyberStart America competition. This free, online learning competition for students can act as an on-ramp to a career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

Complete details, including registration, can be found at www.cyberstartamerica.org. (Although registration is open until March 15, students are encouraged to sign up earlier to allow more time for game play.)

Help Spread the Word

Last year, 56 high school and college students across North Carolina who participated in CyberStart America were named National Cyber Scholars by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation. The winners were among 1,382 students from 171 schools in the state to participate in the program.

Help us surpass that number this year.

Spread the word about CyberStart America to the high school students in your life. Check out the videos and other promotional resources at the bottom of this page.

Why CyberStart America Is Important

There are approximately 18,000 vacant cyber-related positions in North Carolina. Nationally, that number tops more than 570,000.

Introducing students now to cybersecurity careers helps create educational pathways and opportunities to build a diverse and talented cyber pipeline to help address future threats and challenges.

  • With CyberStart America, students have access to more than 200 real-world addictive cybersecurity challenges.
  • Teachers and educators can use the program as a fun addition to curriculum, the basis of an extracurricular club, or students can just try it on their own.
  • No knowledge or tech experience is needed. Students learn everything they need to know in the game.
  • Students can use the platform to train and qualify for the National Cyber Scholarship program, allowing them to compete for life-changing college scholarship opportunities.

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CyberStart America: You're Perfect!

 

Get Ready for CyberStart America!

Sample Social Media Posts

Below are some social media posts to get you started sharing about CyberStart America. Remember to tag us in any posts on Twitter and Facebook, so we can share on our profiles.

  • Discover your hidden talents for cybersecurity careers with @cyberstartusa, a free online game only for high school students. No experience is required. Learn more at https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/. #CyberSecureNC  #CyberStartNC
     
  • You might have a talent for cybersecurity, but how would you know? @cyberstartusa is for you. Discover your talents and learn about cybersecurity careers through a free, online game of fun cyber-related puzzles. Sign up today: https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/ #CyberSecureNC #CyberStartNC
     
  • @cyberstartusa is underway! US high school students get hundreds of hours of cybersecurity games for free. Scholarships worth millions for students to change their futures! Pass it on to teachers, students and parents: https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/ #CyberSecureNC #CyberStartNC
     
  • @cyberstartusa is a free, immersive online game for high school students to discover the exciting world of cybersecurity. Get access to 200 real-world challenges, train and qualify for college scholarships! Register now: https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/  #CyberSecureNC #CyberStartNC
     
  • You don't need to be a techie to thrive in cybersecurity. @cyberstartusa fast-tracks potential and teaches key concepts, techniques and tactics in a free, fun way. No experience needed. No textbooks in sight. Sign up today! https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/  #CyberSecureNC #CyberStartNC
     
  • High-flying careers start with high school students discovering their talents. Like when they join @cyberstartusa. The ultimate cybersecurity learning tool packed with 200+ challenges and a chance for scholarships. Sign up now! https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/ #CyberSecureNC #CyberStartNC
     
  • Cyber ambition meets next-level tuition with @cyberstartusa. 200+ addictive, immersive challenges and future-boosting scholarships to be won. All online, not a textbook in sight. Sign up now! https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/ #CyberSecureNC #CyberStartNC
     
  • Add cyber skills to your curriculum. No experience or special tech required. @cyberstartusa can help you inspire, educate and encourage students to explore cybersecurity careers. Fast, free, fun! https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/ #CyberSecureNC #CyberStartNC

Photos

Group Photo of 2022 National Cyber Scholars with Gov. Roy Cooper

Gov. Roy Cooper Meets 2022 National Cyber Scholars

During lunch at the North Carolina Digital Government Summit in Raleigh on Aug. 16, 2022, Gov. Roy Cooper poses for a photo with State Chief Risk Officer Rob Main (far left), six of the 24 North Carolina high school and college students named National Cyber Scholars, and N.C. Department of Information Technology Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Jim Weaver (far right).

"I'm excited," Gov. Cooper told the students. "I see the potential to make our state a greater place to live and work and to raise a family. You guys are the future. I'm excited for you."

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