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NNSS FastTrack

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In a premier partnership with the College of Southern Nevada, Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) is proud to debut NNSS FastTrack, the first program of its kind for the NNSS. This strategic alliance engages College of Southern Nevada students as well as Clark County School District students who are enrolled in early college programming in obtaining real-world experience at the NNSS while completing their curriculum — and pursuing a potential career with the NNSS.

Each NNSS FastTrack student who joins the program will receive one-on-one mentorship with an NNSS subject matter expert while in a part-time professional role. Students are eligible for an internship opportunity through NNSS Student Programs and, upon successful competition of the program, will be offered the opportunity to interview for full-time employment with the NNSS.

Pathways and pre-requisite courses

NNSS Electronics Program Pathway

  • ET 111B – Mathematics for Electronics Applications
  • ET 131B – DC for Electronics
  • ET 132B – AC for Electronics
  • ET 212B – Digital Logic I
  • ET 220B – Solid State Devices and Circuits I
  • ET 228B – Data Acquisition

NNSS IT Cloud Computing/Service Desk Program Pathway

  • IS 101 – Introduction to Information Systems
  • CIT 114B – IT Essentials
  • CIT 112 – Network+
  • CIT 211 – Microsoft Operating Systems Management
  • CIT 213 – Microsoft 365 Administration

NNSS Cyber Security/Service Desk Program Pathway

  • CIT 114B – IT Essentials
  • CIT 112B – Network+
  • CIT 173 – Introduction to Linux
  • CIT 217 – Security+
  • CSEC 114B – Introduction to Applied Network Forensics
  • CSEC 112B – Introduction to Applied Windows Forensics or
    CSCO 230B – Security Operations Center Fundamentals

NNSS General Project Management Pathway

  • CIT 263 – Project Management
  • CIT 363 – Advanced Project Management and Earned Value Management
  • MGT 201 – Principles of Management
  • MGT 423 – Advanced Topics in Organizational and Interpersonal Behavior
  • MGT 496 – Strategic Management and Policy

NNSS IT Project Management Pathway

  • CIT 112B – Network+
  • CIT 260 – Systems Analysis and Design
  • CIT 263 – Project Management
  • CIT 363 – Advanced Project Management and Earned Value Management
  • MGT 201 – Principles of Management

Eligibility

Eligible students must be a U.S. citizen, maintain a 3.0 GPA and be able to obtain a security clearance if required for their role.

Funding

NNSS FastTrack operates in coordination with the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program and the Community and Junior College Trade Occupation Program.

Join this mission

If you are an eligible College of Southern Nevada or Clark County School District student, please coordinate eligibility with your school’s NNSS FastTrack contact, then email your pathway(s) of interest, unofficial transcript and resume to NNSSFastTrack@nv.doe.gov.