Girls Go Cyberstart

A photo from “office of the Governor” – Jim Justice


https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-West-Virginia-to-Join-in-Girls-Go-CyberStart-Competition.aspx

This semester, the Coding, App, and Game Design program decided to make a small club called the “JRTI Cyber Club.” This club is to compete in “Girls Go Cyberstart.” This competition allows girls to access CyberSecurity learning resources. As participants, we take the role of security agents that have to stop gangs of cyber criminals and prevent several organisations from being attacked. While competing we’ve learned things like cryptography, digital forensics, and open source intelligence gathering. The program increases its level of difficulty as we continue to play. The difficulties range from easy, medium, hard, and extreme. Currently, our team of four are competing in the “Assess” stage, it closes on February 14th, 2020. We must have a score of five or more by the deadline to qualify for the next stage which is “Game.” We could win up to $1,350 for our school by competing.

Why I’m so glad I chose JRTI

A photo of the school from JRTI’s website


https://www.jamesrumsey.com/about-jrti/

I am constantly thanking myself for stepping outside my comfort zone and choosing JRTI. Before I came here, I was always quiet and shy; I kept to myself more often than not. When I stepped through the doors on the first day of school last year, I knew everything was going to be completely different. Not only did my grades start rising, I was doing things I never thought I’d ever do. 

I had started gaining leadership experience, I was being active within my school’s community, and I was making so many new friends. I was learning new skills that would help me get a head start on my career. At first, I was afraid that I wasn’t going to do well in the class because I didn’t have much experience with coding. Everything was so beginner friendly and everyone was willing to help me learn. I love that I am surrounded by so many people that have the same interests and goals as me.

I’m always recommending James Rumsey Technical Institute to other students and even adults. Going to school here has just changed my view on school and getting an education so much, I want other people to see that too. Not only do I get to learn about stuff I want, I get to take part in simulated workplace which has boosted many of my soft skills and leadership skills tremendously.  I’ll always be proud to say that I went to school at James Rumsey Technical Institute.