Technology Cadet
Entry point for new students and visitors. Learns SOTE language, safety rules, zones, characters, documentation basics, and first mission behavior.
Start First SignalMultiple pathways, one Corps
Student Technology Corps turns courses, missions, and evidence into career readiness.
Students can begin as Technology Cadets, build support skills, branch toward infrastructure, cybersecurity, or software development, then advance into Mission Control operations and career launch readiness.
Technology CadetHelp Desk FoundationInfrastructure / Cyber / SoftwareMission Control OperatorCertified Professional
Approved Student Technology Corps pathway graphic
The recovered pathway graphic is now embedded directly in the Corps page.
Multiple pathways, one SOTE.
The Student Technology Corps should not imply that there is only one correct route. Students can enter through a common foundation and then branch into the technical area that matches their course path, interests, and career goals.
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Help Desk Technician
Builds the service mindset: listen to users, document clearly, troubleshoot symptoms, communicate professionally, and close approved support scenarios.
Branch into a technical pathway
Infrastructure Technician
Networking, cabling, switches, VLANs, racks, Proxmox access, server validation, and Rocket’s Forge operations.
Cybersecurity Technician
Cyber range orientation, logs, defensive thinking, safe investigation, Kingston-guided missions, incident notes, and recovery practice.
Software Development Technician
Command Portal work, scripting, automation, dashboards, APIs, Ask SOTEE features, badge displays, and documentation tools.
Advanced SOTE operations
Mission Control Operator
For students working with SOTE outside class: upper-level missions, operations logs, change documentation, tour leadership, peer support, and approved project ownership.
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Certified Professional
Ready to launch: resume-ready skills, portfolio evidence, certification progress, interview stories, professionalism, and internship or employment goals.
How to get involved
For v0.8, the cleanest entry point is the Technology Cadet mission. It works for new students and visitors, and it gives student ambassadors something concrete to run during tours.
Complete First Signal.
Learn the SOTE story, identify zones, meet characters, choose a pathway, and earn the first badge.
Become a Technology CadetTalk with a SOTE lead.
After the first mission, a student can discuss which pathway fits best: support, infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, or tour leadership.
Open Get InvolvedProfile guardrail
Future Student Technology Corps profiles should be opt-in, approved, and portfolio-focused. No grades, private student information, personal contact details, unapproved photos, sensitive screenshots, production network details, credentials, or internal system secrets.