Increase Your Assets

The Center for Strategic IT and Security partners with Metropolitan State University, Inver Hills Community College and Minneapolis Community and Technical College to maximize your employability. The Center develops rewarding and relevant expanded learning, and earning, opportunities for students - and we apply student input to do it. Membership is available to IT students of our three academic partners. There is no cost to join.

Becoming a Member of the "Center"

Employers hire career-ready graduates

The Center offers enhanced career preparation

Businesses want IT professionals with knowledge of strategic planning, good interpersonal skills, and some hands-on experience. The Center can help you with the tools and support needed to move beyond the books and classroom to the first stage of a professional career. We offer IT career assessment, career development workshops, informational interviews, online job postings, networking resources, mentors, seminars and conferences, and other special events, all aimed at improving your employment opportunities.

We also offer a variety of applied learning opportunities. Work closely with the faculty to develop internships, applied research and problem-solving projects, and to post implementation audits. Gain real-world experience - an essential component for launching a successful IT career—through Center membership.

Networking increases the opportunity to get the job you want

The Center offers close connections to the IT community

The Center is connected to IT industry insiders and decision-makers through its Enterprise Program. These connections give you more opportunities to learn, network, and establish relationships with employers through conferences, seminars, informational interviews, research project assistance, professional online communities, and special events.

Enjoy an interactive education

The Center welcomes your input on curriculum, special programs, and publications

Through online surveys, focus groups, and informal feedback, you will have the opportunity to review new curriculum, submit suggestions and ideas for publications and program materials, and help the three partner institutions provide the most relevant IT programs.

Amplify your reputation

Be part of an organization with growing national recognition

As a student member of the Center, you will graduate prepared to fill high-demand IT positions and make important contributions to Minnesota's economic health and long term global competitiveness. You have the opportunity to make a difference.

Take the next step to a rewarding career - become a member of the Center today.