Ripley County Computer Science Success Story
The The The Base Concept Opportunity Solid student base, with high aptitude, strong Develop a Cybersecurity Establishing Ripley work ethic, and full career path for students County as viable talent potential in Ripley County pool Strong and engaged school corporations, including a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School Increase the Grow economic value Cybersecurity talent pool and impact by protecting Existing pathway program for regional businesses this community’s for Information and organizations information assets Technology careers
Cybersecurity Pathway Career Information & Career Awareness & Career Pathways Information Exploration Postsecondary Education Middle & Elementary Training High School Hour of Code Focused “Cyber” Career Awareness Web Design Lego Mindstorms Industry Cybersecurity Focus Dual Enrollment Pilot Program Certifications Computer Science & Networking Makerspaces Employment in Digital Media & Dual Credit Design Associate Information Coding/ Degrees Cyber Clubs Project Technology Lead-the-Way Computer Science Strategies Club Bachelor Degree Professional Transfer Cybersecurity Focus Development Agreements Summer Camps Field Trips Job Shadowing Tech Squads, Keyboarding, Indiana Science Initiative, Work-Based Learning Digital Citizenship & Personal Information Protection
Plan to Close the Gaps • Build awareness of careers in Information Career Security through summer camps and marketing Awareness efforts • Equip educators with ability to teach Computer Science Computer • Increase number of Computer Science course offerings in Science Ripley County Education • Add cooperative education opportunities for career technical education students • Pilot Dual Enrollment Computer Science program (Ivy Tech & Batesville HS) Post-Secondary • Introduce Transfer Agreement (Northern Kentucky University & Ivy Tech) Credentials • Increase number graduates obtaining certifications and degrees , translating to jobs in IT-related careers in Ripley County
Pathway Program Metrics ✓ 671 students enrolled in computer sciences courses ✓ 15 students participating in Cyber Camp 101 Summer 2017 ✓ 20 students participating in Cyber Patriot Camp Summer 2018 ✓ 6 students participating in Python Programming Camp Summer 2018 ✓ 7 business partners participating in summer camp ✓ 6 educators trained through NexTech and other organizations ✓ 6 K-12 schools in the county participating ✓ 4 Higher education partners ✓ 100% of schools in Ripley County offering Computer Science
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