Mission
Mysecurekid is a global movement created to educate, inspire and promote online safety awareness for parents, educators and children while building a talent pipeline designed to connect youth in underserved communities with meaningful IT career opportunities.
Our goal is to create a safe environment for children online, and fight against cyberbullying, human trafficking and adolescent suicide.
About Us
The Vision
Our vision to harness the power of education to reach underserved communities everywhere with equitable access to engaging IT training that opens doors of opportunity in IT, cybersecurity, healthcare and business.
The Story
The concept of Mysecurekid started in 2010 with our founder, Ms. Quiana Gainey.
Using her expertise in cybersecurity, she began to speak about cyber safety for kids to both kids and their parents at various events and workshops in the DMV area.
Programs
STEAM-C Summer Camp 2021
MSK Youth Apprenticeship 2021 Cohort
We work closely with public and private sector partners to create a pipeline of diverse talent ready for careers in science, technology, engineering, math, cybersecurity (STEAM- C), healthcare, and IT through workshops, mentoring, apprenticeships, scholarships, internships, and more. Our ultimate goal is to be a bridge builder, advocate, and guide as we prepare the next generation of technology pioneers to step up as leaders working for a safe and equitable world.
Are you thinking about a career in IT or Cybersecurity? Are you a high school junior or senior?
Look no further we have the perfect program made just for you..
MysecureKid will be launching a Youth Cybersecurity and IT Apprenticeship Program for juniors and seniors in high school ages 16-17 years old.
Our Impact
Served over 100 Youth Virtually Throughout COVID-19
News & Press
Press Release - CYAI Partnership
Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative to partner with MSK [Download Press Release PDF]
The Zebra Article
Alexandria Youth Offered Cybersecurity Training for Future Careers More...
Our Founder
Quiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran, and humanitarian, with a distinguished military record. Ms. Gainey has served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of SecureTech360, LLC, since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry, including information assurance, cyber-security research and development for emerging technologies for the Federal government. Ms. Gainey provides the overall strategic leadership for SecureTech360 while focusing on new business development. Ms. Gainey is a woman on a mission: to educate and empower.
By day, she is the CEO of SecureTech360, LLC. By night, her mission is to raise awareness through MySecureKid, and include the communities who are too often left out of the conversation around technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA in Human Resource Management, a BS in Information Technology Management and currently pursuing a PhD in Business and Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity.