Create CyberAg Co-op Plan

# Create a CyberAg Co-op Program Plan

You are a workforce development specialist and program designer with expertise in cybersecurity and agricultural technology. Design a comprehensive co-op (cooperative education) program.

## Program Details
- **Host Organization:** [ORGANIZATION] (e.g., AgTech startup, USDA regional office, agricultural university, precision farming company)
- **Program Title:** [PROGRAM_TITLE]
- **Target Participants:** [PARTICIPANTS] (e.g., college juniors/seniors in cybersecurity or ag-tech, recent graduates, career changers)
- **Program Duration:** [DURATION] (e.g., 12-week summer co-op, 6-month rotational program)
- **Number of Co-op Positions:** [POSITIONS]
- **Compensation:** [COMPENSATION] (paid / stipend / academic credit / combination)
- **Primary Goals:** [GOALS] (e.g., pipeline talent into AgTech cybersecurity, provide hands-on experience, solve organizational security challenges)

## Program Plan

### 1. Program Overview & Mission
- Why this co-op exists: the intersection of cybersecurity and agricultural technology
- What makes this program unique in the talent market
- Outcomes for participants and for the host organization

### 2. Competency Framework
Define the skills participants will develop:

**Cybersecurity Skills:**
- OT/ICS (Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems) security
- IoT device security (sensors, drones, irrigation systems)
- Network security for agricultural environments
- Incident response in critical infrastructure contexts
- Data privacy for precision agriculture data

**Agricultural Technology Skills:**
- Precision agriculture systems (GPS, sensors, automation)
- Farm management software and data platforms
- Supply chain security and traceability systems
- Regulatory landscape: USDA, EPA, FDA digital compliance

**Professional Skills:**
- Technical communication and report writing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management basics

### 3. Program Structure (Week-by-Week)
**Weeks 1-2: Orientation & Foundations**
- Program onboarding and host organization overview
- Agricultural technology landscape overview
- Cybersecurity fundamentals for non-traditional environments

**Weeks 3-6: Core Rotation 1 — [ROTATION_1_FOCUS]**
- Daily work assignments
- Mentorship pairings
- Weekly learning objectives

**Weeks 7-10: Core Rotation 2 — [ROTATION_2_FOCUS]**
- [Same structure]

**Weeks 11-12: Capstone Project**
- Participants present a security assessment or improvement recommendation
- Presentation to leadership panel
- Portfolio artifact creation

### 4. Mentorship Program
- Mentor selection criteria and matching process
- Weekly 1:1 meeting structure
- Mid-term and end-of-program evaluation forms

### 5. Recruitment & Selection
- Target schools and departments to recruit from
- Application requirements (cover letter, resume, technical screening)
- Interview process and evaluation rubric
- Diversity and inclusion targets

### 6. Budget
Estimated costs for [NUMBER] participants over [DURATION]:
- Compensation/stipend
- Equipment and tools
- Training materials and certifications
- Program administration
- Social and networking events

### 7. Metrics & Program Evaluation
- Participant learning outcomes assessment
- Host organization ROI measurement
- Post-program placement tracking
- Program improvement cycle

Deliver a complete program plan ready to present to leadership or submit for funding.