Detect & Protect: Cybersecurity
Choose BC3 to pursue your career in securing networks against cybercrime.
Prepare for employment in a career field that is crucial to infrastructure by supporting
and protecting sensitive data and systems. BC3 is a partner in the Pennsylvania Community College Consortium Cooperative Agreement led by Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The consortium is emphasizing cybersecurity
education through the use of a U.S. Department of Defense grant and is charged with
increasing students' completion rates in certification programs and the rates of students
transferring to senior institutions.
BC3 will use a portion of the grant to fund financial awards including selected textbooks and software.
SECURE THE FUTURE
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the projected change in employment through 2032 for information security analysts is 32 percent and regarded as much faster than average.
“The U.S. Department of Defense knows we need more trained, skilled workers in the area of cybersecurity.”
-- Les Graves, BC3 associate professor, coordinator of networking & cybersecurity program
BC3's computer technology programs prepare you for careers in networking and cybersecurity, computer science, programming, support and website development.
CHOOSE BC3!
Interested in pursuing a career securing networks against cybercrime?
View our programs that emphasize cybersecurity education:
- Networking & Cybersecurity
- Computer Support Specialist
- Programming Specialist
- Website Development Specialist
- Computer Science
FINANCIAL AWARDS
The grant will provide funds for textbooks for students enrolled in eligible cybersecurity courses.
“As an 18-year-old college student, I am tight on money, and I felt as if a large weight was lifted off my shoulders when I received the financial award. It is helping me to work a bit less and focus even more on what I am learning in my classes.”
- Shannon Schultz, BC3 website development specialist student
“I benefit the most from the CompTIA certification exams that they are paying for us. The certification proves that you know what you are doing, and employers love to see it on a resume. Not only that, but they are not cheap, and it gives us a free shot at taking it with no repercussions.”
- Nathan McGowan, BC3 networking & cybersecurity student
ACCOLADES & NEWS
“The [grant] has allowed me to invest in computer repair tools and components that I otherwise would not have been able to acquire. These purchases have helped me gain a practical understanding of computer systems and the tools needed to maintain and repair them.”
-- Victor M. Garrido, BC3 computer science student
“The teaching staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the field. They make it a joy to come in to class.”
— Zachary Witty, BC3 networking & cybersecurity student
Voices of PC4A: Student and faculty testimonials
$400K grant to benefit BC3 networking and cybersecurity students
10 BC3 students receive financial awards funded by Dept. of Defense
Financial awards to increase for BC3 networking and cybersecurity students
ACCREDITATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
BC3's Business & Information Technology Division is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs for the offering of all business programs that culminate in the associate of science
or associate of applied science degrees.
BC3 is a partner in the Pennsylvania Community College Consortium Cooperative Agreement
(PC4A) with the goal of supporting and strengthening the cybersecurity workforce in
the United States as part of a U.S. Department of Defense grant.
The PC4A Project is proudly funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office
of Naval Research.