Upcoming Events
Workshops, trainings, webinars, CTFs, employer visits and more!
🎯 Virtual Hiring Event with Black Box Networking Services
Black Box is hosting a virtual hiring event for their Graduate Talent Program, and this is an incredible opportunity to launch your tech career!
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM CT
Location: Virtual
Event Schedule:
10:00-10:15 AM – Introductions with Black Box recruiters
10:15-10:45 AM – Company overview, program details, start dates, pay, locations, and
interview process
11:00 AM-3:00 PM – Individual 15-minute recruiter screenings
What's the Graduate Talent Program?
This structured, hands-on program offers training in three career tracks:
SOC Analyst Track – Cybersecurity monitoring, SIEM tools, incident response
Field & Data Technician Track – Cabling, fiber optics, infrastructure installation
Network Technician Track – Network configuration, enterprise systems, troubleshooting
What You'll Gain:
Real-world experience with industry leaders
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Industry-recognized certifications
Pathway to full-time employment at Black Box
Who Should Apply:
Recent graduates (within 12 months) in IT, Networking, Cybersecurity, Engineering,
or related fields who are eager to learn and willing to travel/work on-site.
📝 LOGIN HERE - Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21492163017869?p=ZPamhTZvgIWeOORKZD
Meeting ID: 214 921 630 178 69
Passcode: fY7Ea7yu
🏆 NCL Competition 2026 Sign-Up (Collin College Students)
Why Participate?
NCL offers real-world cybersecurity challenges across forensics, penetration testing, cryptography, and more. Whether you're just starting your cybersecurity journey or looking to sharpen advanced skills, this competition meets you where you are. Completing NCL also gives you a Scouting Report—a performance summary that employers and graduate programs recognize and value.
Important Dates
· Regular Registration: January 26 – March 27 ($45)
· Late Registration: March 28 – 31 ($55)
· Practice Game: March 30 – April 5
· Individual Game: April 10 – 12
· Team Game: April 24 – 26
· Gym Closes: May 22
Scholarship Opportunities
NCL has partnered with the Last Mile Education Fund to expand scholarship opportunities and help remove financial barriers for students pursuing cybersecurity careers. If cost is a concern, please reach out to me directly—I want to ensure every Collin College student who wants to compete has the opportunity to do so.
How to Register: 2 Steps
Step 1:
Register on this form so a Collin College Coach will have your sign-up record: NCL
Competition 2026 Sign-up Form (Collin College Students)
Step 2:
· Log in using your existing Cyber Skyline account or create a new account using this link: https://cyberskyline.com/events/ncl
· After you log in, click on the red "Student Player" button to begin the NCL Season registration
· When prompted for Game Code options, select the one applicable to you and proceed accordingly
· Fill out your Player Profile per the instructions on the web page and submit the Player Profile
· Finally, you will be prompted to redeem your NCL Game Code. Submit your NCL Game Code and your desired leaderboard display name.
· The system will inform you that you have successfully registered for the NCL Fall 2025
🎯 Annual Career Fair
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Frisco Campus Conference Center and IT Building - 9700 Wade Blvd. Frisco,
TX 75035