Cybersecurity
& AI Externship
April 1–4, 2025 · A Spring Break immersion in cutting-edge security techniques, professional-grade tools, and real-world AI scenarios.
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4.8/5
Program Overview
Moreno Valley Unified School District's Cyber Innovation Center transformed how high school students experienced cybersecurity and artificial intelligence education. The Advanced Cybersecurity/AI Externship held during Spring Break 2025 provided MVUSD juniors and seniors hands-on experience using cutting-edge security techniques, professional-grade tools, and real-world scenarios guided by industry experts.
Program Highlights
This intensive four-day immersion thrust students into the world of modern cybersecurity.
Analyzed techniques from the $1 billion banking heist that shocked the cybersecurity world.
Students stepped into executive roles to protect critical patient data from sophisticated threats.
Leveraged AI for both offensive and defensive security operations.
A high-pressure challenge mirroring industry competitions that built college-ready skills.
4.9/5 Quality of Program
4.9/5 Work ED Staff Quality
4.8/5 Industry Partners
Program Special Guests
2nd Lt. LaMar Carson
A Cyberspace Operations Officer who shared 8 years of cybersecurity experience across civilian and military contexts.
California Air National Guard
Griselda Guzman
Provided authentic "Day in the Life" insights about cybersecurity and IT careers.
Industry Professional
Emiliano Jimenez
Rising talent with competition experience from prestigious events like NCL and Mayors Cup.
Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Distinguished Visitors
The program attracted attention well beyond the district. Representatives from the Ministry of Education of the Bahamas and MVUSD industry partner Extron observed this innovative educational model in action — a testament to the program's national and international reach.
- 🇧🇸 Ministry of Education — Bahamas
- Extron — Industry Partner
Educational Impact
Up to six specialized digital badges students can showcase on college applications and professional profiles
Professional portfolio development with AI tools
Pre & post-assessments demonstrating measurable skill acquisition
Crisis response training that developed critical thinking skills transferable to any career path
Earned Badges
Coding with AI
AI Discovery
Generative AI
AI Hackathon
Advanced Cyber
Externship MVP
Credential Harvesting
Hear From Our
Instructor
What an amazing journey this program has been! Working with such passionate and talented students was a true highlight. Their teamwork, problem-solving, and willingness to lift each other up made every session special. Huge thanks to our incredible guest speakers for bringing real-world wisdom to the table — they made this experience unforgettable!
Ben Crenshaw
Head of AI Education · Work ED
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