CyberConnect: The Industry & Education Exchange
From Classroom to Career: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
October 20, 2026 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Thomas Clement Hall (TCH) 101/102
Explore career opportunities, connect with industry professionals and gain real-world insights at CyberConnect: The Industry & Education Exchange Fall 2026. This career exploration and workforce development event brings together HCC students, faculty, employers and industry leaders to help you discover career pathways in the rapidly growing fields of cybersecurity, Health Information Technology (Health IT) and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
Whether you’re exploring career options, looking for an internship or preparing to enter the workforce, CyberConnect will help you connect what you’re learning in the classroom to the skills and opportunities employers are seeking. The event is free for HCC students, and a light pizza lunch will be provided. Come prepared to ask questions, make connections and explore where your education can take you.
What You'll Gain
- Gain insights from industry professionals: Learn about current industry trends, in-demand skills, certifications and career pathways directly from professionals working in the field.
- Explore career opportunities: Connect with employers and organizations seeking emerging talent. Learn about internships, employment opportunities and the skills employers are looking for in new professionals.
- Build your professional network: Meet industry leaders, employers, faculty and fellow students. Use the event as an opportunity to make connections that can support your academic and career goals.
- Participate in hands-on workshops: Put your knowledge into practice and gain a better understanding of the skills and experiences valued by today's employers.
- Hear from industry leaders: Attend keynote presentations designed to provide a closer look at the evolving cybersecurity, Health IT and GRC industries and the opportunities available to you.
RSVP to Attend
Please complete the form below to let us know you plan to attend. The event can accommodate up to 90 people at a time, including guests and speakers. Drop-ins are welcome as space allows.
Please direct any questions to CyberConnect@HowardCC.edu.
This event is part of the Cybersecurity, Compliance and Health Informatics: Education for the Future (CCHIEF) project, performed under NSF Award #2500166. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.