A Success Story

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ Regional Occupational Program (ROP) is developing a new pipeline of students who possess a combination of industry-recognized credentials and degrees in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity. Called Cyber SB, the program partners with school districts, San Bernardino Valley College and California State University, San Bernardino, to offer students an education pathway to a lucrative and high-demand career. Career opportunities in cybersecurity are growing at a much faster pace than average for all other occupations according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Destiny is one of more than 200 students enrolled in cybersecurity classes offered by the ROP. With big plans for her future, Destiny is hoping to parlay her education in cybersecurity into a career with the FBI. “I’ve been interested in cyber security (issues) since I was in sixth grade,” she said. “This class is a great opportunity for me.”