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Networking, Cybersecurity, and Cloud programs

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Your tuition could be paid for!

This program is eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship. See if you qualify.

Designated by the National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, JCCC helps you succeed.

A broad education valuable to employers

Learn foundational skills in systems and network administration, cyber defense, network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, scripting, and cloud computing. 

Train in a virtual environment and collaborate with peers in fully equipped labs that meet or exceed industry standards. Work on virtualization software that simulates equipment set-ups used in the industry, with the option to work remotely.

Employers find talent at JCCC

Take advantage of an active job board and opportunities for job shadowing and internships. Employers recruit directly from JCCC because they know they will find the talent and skills they need.

At JCCC, you get top resources for minimum cost and can attend full- or part-time. You can pick class times and formats that best fit your busy schedule and offer flexibility, including online and evening courses.

In addition, JCCC’s Information Technology Advisory Committee offers insights and advice to prepare you to become a successful and productive member of the workforce. 

Job future is bright

Networking and cybersecurity are among the country’s fastest-growing job fields, with an estimated increase of about 28 percent through 2026. Jobs in high demand, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, include such entry-level positions as:

  • Network administrator
  • Security analyst
  • System analyst
  • Network technician
  • Computer support specialist

Starting salaries vary based on experience and education, with plenty of room for growth and mobility. Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.

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Free tutoring and career assistance

Find tutoring in almost any subject, academic resources, computers, and study space in the Academic Resource Center.  Help with writing your resume, or in your job search, visit the Career Development Center.

Contact info

Hondo Tamez, Chair and NSA CAE Point of Contact (POC)
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4736
Location: Location: RC 348O  
Email: atamez@jccc.edu