Gallatin College Montana State University announced on May 6 that registration is now open for its upcoming summer noncredit courses and youth camps focused on construction and cybersecurity.
The initiative aims to provide hands-on learning opportunities for local students and community members interested in practical skills. These programs are designed to engage young people in technical fields while also supporting workforce development.
Students entering sixth through tenth grades can participate in the free Montana Cybersecurity Summer Initiative day camp, scheduled for June 15-19 at Gallatin College MSU’s east campus. Campers will learn about cyber hygiene and defending against cyberattacks through interactive activities and a competition. Registration for this camp closes June 1.
For youth ages 11 to 14 interested in carpentry, the college will host a three-day teen builder camp starting July 14 at the Frontage campus. Participants will construct projects such as a birdhouse, toolbox, and lantern. The registration fee is $300, with enrollment closing July 1 or when spots are filled.
Older participants age 16 and above can enroll in the Job Site Ready course, which prepares individuals for entry-level work in construction trades. This noncredit program combines approximately 30 hours of online instruction with about 15 hours of hands-on experience offered June 17-18 in Bozeman. The cost is $350; scholarships are available.
Montana State University leads research funding within the state with annual expenditures exceeding $288 million and ranks among the top five percent of global universities per the Center for World University Rankings, according to the official website. As Montana’s land-grant university, it serves around 17,165 students—split evenly between residents and nonresidents—and focuses on research, education, outreach efforts addressing key challenges across communities.according to the official website
More information about these courses and registration details can be found on Gallatin College MSU’s program website.