Cyber Security
Washington, D.C. and Woodbridge, VA

Year Up Graduate Outcomes
80%
of graduates employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of program completion
$52K
average starting annual salary of Year Up graduates
92%
of graduates are satisfied with Year Up
Cyber Security Typical Job Tasks
- Assist with developing security policies and procedures (e.g. configure and support security tools such as firewalls and anti-virus software)
- Create training materials and use tools (e.g. Zendesk, Remedy) to inform users of secure practices
- Perform security upgrades, identifying and reporting abnormalities in network activity
- Navigate basic computer hardware and execute queries to understand data
Eligibility Requirements
- 18-29 years old
- High school graduate or GED
- Low to moderate income
- U.S. citizenship, permanent resident, DACA recipient, or employment authorization card
- Live within commuting distance of a Year Up location. Although Year Up has shifted to a hybrid program model, you must be able to regularly attend in-person days throughout the duration of the program
- Have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree
- Available five days a week (M-F) for the entire duration of the program
- Highly motivated to learn new technical and professional skills
- Fully vaccinated against Covid-19, unless you have a medical disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you from receiving the vaccine
More information about vaccination requirements can be found here.
Do you have DACA status?
Year Up strongly supports DACA and welcomes young adults with DACA status. For more, see our DACA GUIDANCE page.
Campuses
Our staff will help you determine which campus is right for you after you apply to Year Up in National Capital Region.

VA, Woodbridge
Northern Virginia Community College
2645 College Drive
Virginia
22191
(571) 303-1449
Directions
- Be a part of a Year Up cohort of students at this college partner
- Earn credits directly from this college partner to use toward a future degree
- Applicants may be asked to submit a college application and complete a FAFSA form in addition to their Year Up application requirements

- Learning will take place in a Year Up classroom
- Year Up offers either college credits or college credit recommendations, depending on the location

VA, Manassas
Northern Virginia Community College
10500 Battleview Parkway
Virginia
20108
(571) 303-1449
Directions
- Be a part of a Year Up cohort of students at this college partner
- Earn credits directly from this college partner to use toward a future degree
- Applicants may be asked to submit a college application and complete a FAFSA form in addition to their Year Up application requirements
Student Resources
Other training paths in National Capital Region

Washington, D.C. and Woodbridge, VA
Earn College Credit
Hybrid
August 2023