Information & Computer Science
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Counselor Corner: A Message from Amy Amper Program Counselor
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
President Obama has designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. To honor this, FedInsider if offering several training events and webinars at no cost throughout the month:
Exfiltration and Government: Designing an Insider Threat Program
Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2015 2:00 PM EDT
Duration: 1 hour
Accreditation: 1 CPE
Cost: Complimentary
Experts from ODNI, FBI, and Nuix will discuss critical steps to stop insider threats before they become messy and costly public problems.
Info & Register: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1077465&sti=151002
Opening Doors to Cyber and Homeland Security Careers
Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2015 2:00 PM EDT
Duration: 1 hour
Accreditation: 1 CPE
Cost: Complimentary
Experts from George Washington University, a Federal Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research by NSA & DHS, will discuss how individuals can enter or grow in the homeland security and cybersecurity fields where jobs are not only abundant in today's economy, but are also at the front lines in protecting our Nation.
Info & Register: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1076750&sti=151002
Want a Bachelor's Degree in Information and Computer Science?
Attend the following workshops depending on where you want to transfer to. Both workshops are being held at Leeward CC. Topics to be covered: Bachelor of Arts vs. Bachelor of Science, specialties in ICS, minoring in ICS, careers in ICS and more!
UH Manoa Workshop
Day: Thursday, October 15
Time: 10:30-11:45 am
Room: BS 105
Speaker: Gerald Lau
UH West Oahu Workshop
Day: Thursday, October 22
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Room: BS 107
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Chapman
Setting SMART Goals
Goals
One of the key skills in achieving success in college and beyond is learning how to set goals. Studies have shown that students who have set educational and career goals for themselves are more likely to complete their college education. When you set a goal you set your mind in motion to find ways to make your goal a reality.
You Can Make it One Step at a Time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=8cCiqbSJ9fg
Get S.M.A.R.T.
If you know what you are aiming at, you can focus on hitting the target. Setting a goal works
the same way. The most helpful goals are SMART (Specific, Measureable, Action-Packed, Realistic & Time-Bound). This goal-setting tool will help you focus on a goal and help you reach it. Take one of your education or career goals and make it a SMART goal:
Specific
What do you want to do?
Not Specific: I want to get an education.
Specific: I want to earn an Associate Degree in Information and Computer Science
Measurable
How will you measure your goal progress?
Not Measurable: I will take some classes.
Measureable: I will enroll and complete 12 credits each semester.
Action-packed
How will you make this happen?
Not Action-packed: I will attend class.
Action-Packed: I will schedule my time so I can attend 12 hours of class each week and allow myself at least 24 more hours to study (for every 1 credit hour, approximately 2-3 hours outside of class studying).
Realistic
Is your goal doable?
Unrealistic: I will reach this goal in a year or so.
Realistic: I will complete 24 credits each school year.
Time-bound
Can you set a time frame?
No time: I will earn an Associate Degree
Time: I will earn an Associate Degree in Information and Computer Science in ____ semesters
What is YOUR SMART Goal?
My Goal
Specific:__________________________________________
Measureable: _____________________________________
Action-Packed:_____________________________________
Realistic:__________________________________________
Time-Bound:_______________________________________
Source: CaliforniaCareerCafe