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Sentinel Cybersecurity Bootcamp

If you are eager to advance in the high-demand fields of cybersecurity and advanced networking, Sentinel is your gateway to success. The 33-week cybersecurity bootcamp will equip you with the skills and support you need to thrive in a competitive job market.

Sentinel is funded through the U.S. National Science Foundation and has been developed in collaboration with IBM, NetApp, NC TECH and other industry partners.

  • A female Wake Tech student peeks through an array of computer servers.
  • A group of Wake Tech students gather around a computer to collaborate on a Cloud Infrastructure assignment.
  • A female Wake Tech student types commands into a computer server.

The bootcamp provides the following benefits for students:

  • Comprehensive training: Gain hands-on experience in advanced IT skills that employers want and earn industry credentials to demonstrate your competency.
  • Career support: Learn from industry mentors, participate in industry site visits and receive assistance with certification tests and job placement.
  • Learn and earn: Get paid $15 an hour while attending classes and participating in internships.
  • Engaged community: Be part of a cohort of peers in a supportive environment and connect with further study in Wake Tech degree programs, such as Cybersecurity, Network Management or Cloud Infrastructure. Certifications earned through Sentinel can be used for college credit.
  • Other benefits: Receive a laptop, breakfast on class days and other supports to help you complete the program.

Eligibility requirements

  • Wake County resident
  • At least 18 years old
  • Legally able to work in the U.S.
  • Able to enroll as a Wake Tech Workforce Development student
  • Possess strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Don't hold a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or other related field
  • Completed a course of study or certification within the past three years that covers hardware, software, networking, operating systems and security. Acceptable certifications and aligned courses include CompTIA IT Fundamentals+, CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Technician, North Carolina Community College courses CTS-120 and CTS-220, Wake Tech Workforce Development IT Support Technician course or similar programs. A transcript, certificate of completion or valid certificate must be submitted as part of the application.
  • Able to work 15 hours per week during courses and up to 17.5 hours per week during internship placements
  • Agree to participate in an evaluation study related to the NSF cooperative agreement

For more information, email [email protected].

National Science Foundation logoThis material is based upon work supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies program, Beginnings: SEcurity and Networking Training through Inclusive, Novel, and Experiential Learning (SENTINEL), DUE-2347018.

The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. National Science Foundation.