This summer, find students from across the UK have the chance to immerse themselves in the world of intelligence by living and learning at one of GCHQ’s Cyber Summer Schools.
Now in its second year, buy cialis the Summer Schools programme offers successful applicants a chance to develop their own cyber skills, ampoule learn how GCHQ protects the UK against cyber threats and meet other people with similar interests.
A student from last year said: “It was an exceptional experience, giving us a chance to enter the industry and earn experience unique to this place. The accommodation, pay and courses were excellent and really serve to attract students to this opportunity.”
To deal with demand for places, the summer schools will now be based at four sites across the UK rather than just two.
The Cheltenham-based school, Cyber Insiders, which runs from 4 July to 9 September, gives first or second year university students studying computer science, maths and physics (or related subjects) the chance to learn from some of the world’s best cybersecurity experts.
Cyber Exposure, which runs from 11 July to 19 August at sites in Scarborough, the Manchester area and the Thames Valley, is for those with a natural curiosity for technology and problem-solving. It will be open to students studying any subject who have five GCSEs, including Maths and English, and are also on track to achieve two A-Levels at C grade or higher (or equivalent).
Work at both summer schools will cover a wide range of technologies. Students will learn about GCHQ’s role in defending the UK against cyber threats whilst being paid £250 a week.
At the end of the placements students may be offered the opportunity to apply for future summer schemes or permanent roles at GCHQ.
To apply, visit the GCHQ careers website at www.gchq-careers.co.uk. Applications open from 18 January.