Dual-Enrollment Cyber Internship

CIPHER program: Cyber Internship Program for High School Education and Readiness

Cybersecurity Internship

In 2025, William Jewell College launched CIPHER (Cyber Internship Program for High School Education and Readiness), a groundbreaking program designed to empower high school students with real-world cybersecurity experience and a head start in their cyber education. With CIPHER, students acquire the necessary skills to be workforce ready upon graduation and also acquire a head start on a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree at William Jewell College.  Through CIPHER, you can earn college credit at Jewell while gaining hands-on cyber training, including the opportunity to achieve a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification with faculty guidance from Jewell’s Cybersecurity Department.

As part of the program, our internship partners like Kansas City-based Cyber 429 provide invaluable, real-world experience through internships that immerse you in cutting-edge cybersecurity practices. We’re committed to preparing the next generation of cyber professionals by equipping students with the knowledge, skills and experience they need to thrive in this critical and ever-evolving field—all before graduating high school.

What's unique about CIPHER?

• Earn your Google Cybersecurity Certificate, a credential recognized by more than 180 employers
• Complete an internship with companies like Cyber 429 to gain real-world experience
• Participate in simulations hosted in a cyber analyst virtual sandbox environment
• Earn 8 college credits by completing these courses from cybersecurity experts:
  • CYB110 Google Cyber Certificate (3 credits)
  • CYB115 Exploratory Internship (1-2 credits)
  • CYB120 Applied Cyber (3 credits)

The program cost is $3,000, which includes all courses, certifications and your internship.

Want to pursue a career in cybersecurity? Read more about Jewell's bachelor's degree and meet Cybersecurity Professor of Practice, Nick Gicinto.

You need to complete your application for William Jewell College (it's free!) to be considered for the internship.*

About CYBER 429

Cyber 429 is a Kansas City-based cybersecurity firm with experts formerly of the Central Intelligence Agency, Tesla, and the Department of Defense, offering students unparalleled opportunities to work with real tech, tackle real cyber challenges, and gain hands-on experience that sets them up for future success. This program provides opportunities in-person and virtual to all students across the United States. Through its internship partnership, Cyber 429 and William Jewell College offer a unique cybersecurity program to transform the educational and professional landscape for students pursuing careers in cybersecurity.