GenCyber Summer Camp for Grades 8-12 at Delgado Community College

May 09, 2023

Two in-person summer camp sessions will be hosted by the Computer Information Technology Department at Delgado Community College.

The Delgado GenCyber Cyber Sleuth Camp is an inclusive, fun, and informative program designed to introduce 8th -12th grade students to the field of Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR) and Cybersecurity.

Students will develop hands-on investigation skills by solving realistic cases with professional forensics tools and techniques.

Students will also learn practical cyber self-defense skills and explore career opportunities in the dynamic fields of Cybersecurity and DFIR.

Session 1 is June 19-23 at the Delgado City Park Campus and Session 2 is June 26-30 at the Delgado West Bank Campus. Both sessions run Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Any student in 8th - 12th grade who resides in the U.S. and is enrolled in a U.S. high school is welcome to participate. No prior experience is required.

The Delgado GenCyber Camps are made possible with funds from the GenCyber program so the camps are absolutely free of charge to participants. In addition to free tuition, participants will be provided with a camp t-shirt, materials, bus pass (RTA) if needed, and breakfast and lunch. Students present throughout the week will earn a Certificate in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) from Go Learn Labs.

The GenCyber program is financially supported by the National Security Agency, the National Science Foundation and other federal partners on an annual basis.

Space is limited. Enrollment is open through June 5, 2023. Participants will be notified of acceptance to the program on a rolling basis.

For more information: 504-874-0787, gencybercamp@dgolearnlabs.org.

Delgado Community College celebrated 100 years of service to the New Orleans region in 2021-22. The oldest and largest community college in Louisiana, Delgado provides instruction online and at seven locations. Delgado offers students the most comprehensive array of education and training services available in the New Orleans region. Additionally, Delgado has articulation agreements with most of the state’s four-year colleges and universities that allow students to transfer their Delgado credits to bachelor’s degree programs. Workforce development is a priority at Delgado, hence the college’s well-known motto: “Education that works!” www.dcc.edu