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Cyber Ambassador Program
January 6, 2026 | 8 AM–12 PM
Arthur Weisberg Family Engineering Laboratories Room WEL 901 (1628 3rd Avenue, Huntington, WV)
Program Description: The Cyber Ambassador Program is a free half-day professional learning experience for middle and high school educators. This workshop equips teachers to introduce cybersecurity, digital responsibility, and technology career pathways in their classrooms. Participants receive standards-aligned resources, join a statewide educator network, and gain access to ongoing mentoring and ICS outreach opportunities.
Cyber Ambassador Program Benefits
For Your School or County
- Partnership recognition with the Institute for Cyber Security
- Direct access to MU ICS events, labs, and outreach opportunities
For You as an Educator
- Earn a Marshall University micro-credential (non-credit)
- Join a statewide educator network for collaboration and mentorship
For Your Students
- Connect students with MU ICS labs, guest speakers, and cyber events
- Exposure to cyber careers and real-world digital skills
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
- Free half-day Cyber Ambassador Workshop
- Cyber Ambassador Manual with standards-aligned classroom resources
- Ongoing support and coaching from ICS staff
- Invitations to ICS events, including CyberCon, guest lectures, lab tours, and student showcases
- Opportunities to share classroom success stories with the ICS community
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Inspire students to explore cybersecurity and digital citizenship
- Lead innovation in technology and career readiness
- Join a lasting and supportive educator community
Contact for questions: kaylin.nichols@marshall.edu