2025-26 Career Kickstart Pilots Application 

We invite you to apply to participate in the 2025-26 Career Kickstart Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals and/or Career Kickstart Cybersecurity
2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals pilot.

Before applying, please read the pilot information page—especially the participant profile—and the information about pilot commitments in the form below.

Completing this application does not obligate you to participate. If your application is accepted, you'll receive an email notification in December 2024. 

The pilot application is open to schools, districts, and teachers in all U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Your Information 





Your Principal's Contact Information







School Information

Enter your School's Zip/Postal Code prior to searching for a school below.



Begin typing the name of your high school and a search list will automatically appear. Use your mouse or up/down arrow keys to navigate through the list. Select a school by clicking on it or pressing the enter key. If your school does not appear in the list, type your school's name into the text field.







International School

Enter your School's Country prior to searching for a school below.



Begin typing the name of your high school and a search list will automatically appear. Use your mouse or up/down arrow keys to navigate through the list. Select a school by clicking on it or pressing the enter key. If your school does not appear in the list, type your school's name into the text field.































The participant profile can be found on the Cybersecurity Pilots information page.