DIGITAL SCHOLARS
in partnership with Discovery Partners Institute, UIUC, and UIC's CHANCE Program
Interested in computer science and a tech career?
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The Discovery Partners Institute and UIC’s CHANCE Program, in partnership with UIUC, are once again joining forces to offer the Digital Scholars Program to build a deeper and more diverse pool of students pursuing computer science.
Program Length: 5 Weeks Program Schedule: June 20 to July 22, 2022 Eligibility: Rising high school juniors, seniors, and incoming UIC Freshman or City Colleges of Chicago students |
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5 Learning Tracks
THE BRIGHT PROJECT
in partnership with Code Nation, The Gray Matter Experience, and Illinois Science & Technology Coalition
Interested in exploring the intersection of health care and technology?
Immerse yourself in the digital world while working with STEM professionals to tackle an authentic industry challenge.
Build your skills in human-centered design, coding, and business.
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors
Build your skills in human-centered design, coding, and business.
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors
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GENESYS WORKS SKILLS TRAINING & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
in partnership with Genesys Works and Everyone Can Code Chicago
Learn skills in business technology!
We envision a future where all young adults are equipped and empowered with the knowledge and skills required to achieve career success,
upward mobility, and a lifetime of economic self-sufficiency.
Genesys Works creates career pathways and opportunities for youth from underserved communities
while simultaneously helping employers fill critical talent gaps within their companies.
We do this by providing skills training, counseling and coaching, and paid internships for high school seniors
who currently reside in underserved communities and lack access to the resources needed to achieve sustained economic mobility.
upward mobility, and a lifetime of economic self-sufficiency.
Genesys Works creates career pathways and opportunities for youth from underserved communities
while simultaneously helping employers fill critical talent gaps within their companies.
We do this by providing skills training, counseling and coaching, and paid internships for high school seniors
who currently reside in underserved communities and lack access to the resources needed to achieve sustained economic mobility.
Program Length: 8 Weeks | Program Schedule: TBD
Eligibility: Rising high school seniors
Eligibility: Rising high school seniors
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICESHIP
in partnership with Center 4 IT Talent Acceleration, City Colleges of Chicago, and Everyone Can Code Chicago
Fast track from high school to a full stack software developer!
This program will help you cross the digital divide thru the “Earn While You Learn” model.
Earn an Associate’s Degree
Paid work in local software companies (20 hours/week)
Mentoring for 30 months
Earn an Associate’s Degree
Paid work in local software companies (20 hours/week)
Mentoring for 30 months
Across USA, there are 600,000 jobs open and only 60,000 4-year Software Development Graduates come from our Colleges!
(for 1 person, there are 10 jobs!!)
Program Length: 30 Months | Program Schedule: June 2022 to December, 2024
Eligibility: Graduating 2022 high school students or previous high school graduates
(for 1 person, there are 10 jobs!!)
Program Length: 30 Months | Program Schedule: June 2022 to December, 2024
Eligibility: Graduating 2022 high school students or previous high school graduates
iOS APP DEVELOPMENT
in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, Everyone Can Code Chicago, and Department of Family and Support Services
Learn how to develop an iOS app from scratch!
No experience needed.
By the end of the program, your team will have a working prototype and have an opportunity to present at the end of summer
Code + Create showcase event through a competitive process.
By the end of the program, your team will have a working prototype and have an opportunity to present at the end of summer
Code + Create showcase event through a competitive process.
Check out the videos of the top 4 teams from last summer's program.
(click images to view pitch presentations)
(click images to view pitch presentations)
 Living Locala neighborhood travel agent guide
developed by Araville Guevarra and Fay Lin  Notes Worthusing note taking to create better study habits
developed by Jakhari Jordan, Ismael Sierra, and Eric Vela |
312 Pantryempowering communities through mutual aid
developed by Katherine Bonilla, Brenda Coronel, Grace Dai, and Leona Meharenna  Neighstorythe intersection of neighborhood and history
developed by Yvette Diaz, Kelly Mei, and Matthew Poelsterl |
If you complete the program, you will be eligible to apply to the Fall 2022 App Accelerator program, an intensive 12 week program where you will be immersed in both entrepreneurial ship and coding to get products launched (app published to App Store, product website, pitch deck).
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: 16 to 24
AUGMENTED REALITY
in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, Everyone Can Create Chicago, and Department of Family and Support Services
Stay ahead and learn how to create using augmented reality!
Creativity required.
This program is designed for participants to build a solid foundation in augmented reality fundamentals using Reality Composer, a powerful tool that allows students to create in 3D, transforming how students learn and connect with the world around them using Augmented Reality.
This program is designed for participants to build a solid foundation in augmented reality fundamentals using Reality Composer, a powerful tool that allows students to create in 3D, transforming how students learn and connect with the world around them using Augmented Reality.
Check out the videos of the 3 projects from last summer's program.
(click images to view project videos)
(click images to view project videos)
Tarot Cardsby Jaidene Samiec
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Chicago - A New Adventureby Lyla Friedman & Laila Martinez
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Chicago's Futureby Emma McJessy
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Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
VIDEO STORYTELLING
in partnership with Everyone Can Create Chicago
Do you have a story you want to tell using video?
This documentary filmmaking intensive is designed to provide all essential skill sets for a job in film: pre-production, camera operation,
lighting, sound, and video editing. Participants receive extensive training while exploring the power of their personal narrative.
Working in small teams, participants will create an original short documentary.
lighting, sound, and video editing. Participants receive extensive training while exploring the power of their personal narrative.
Working in small teams, participants will create an original short documentary.
Check out the top 6 videos from last summer's program.
(click images to view the short film)
(click images to view the short film)
Why YDAC?a short film by the youth of Austin
Perspective of Peacea short film by Kim Rosette
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Interracial Relationshipsa short film by Azalee Irving
Life is a Moviea short film by Unique Moore
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Soul Providera short film by Tatiana Mays, Adora Midderhoff, Nariah Walker, and Jessica Sarmina
LostA short film by Yair Barrera, Marcus Chears,
Genesis English, and Gabriel Malgioglio-Jungman |
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
DATA SCIENCE
in partnership with the City of Chicago
Are you interested in data visualization? Machine learning?
"Data scientist is ranked third on LinkedIn’s 2020 “emerging jobs” report, based on its projected growth of 34% with most jobs in major tech cities like New York, San Francisco and Seattle."
Here are some real-life applications of data science: click here
This program is leverages the data science curriculum provided to graduate level students at Carnegie Mellon University. You will work on a data project to explore a simple question -- for example, what are the characteristics of a good baseball team, or what factors contribute to a hit song.
Here are some real-life applications of data science: click here
This program is leverages the data science curriculum provided to graduate level students at Carnegie Mellon University. You will work on a data project to explore a simple question -- for example, what are the characteristics of a good baseball team, or what factors contribute to a hit song.
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
ONE SUMMER CHICAGO
in partnership with the City of Chicago
Connecting youth to a successful future with a summer job in Chicago!
One Summer Chicago is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months.
One Summer Chicago offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.
One Summer Chicago offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: July 5 to August 12, 2022
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
CHICAGO YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
in partnership with the City of Chicago
Bringing Chicago youth together to serve their communities
Chicago Youth Service Corps is a year-round program that provides paid opportunities for youth ages 16-24 to engage in community service,
project-based learning, and leadership development. Chicago Youth Service Corps celebrates and welcomes diverse backgrounds
and encourages you to bring your experience, background, and traditions to your service.
project-based learning, and leadership development. Chicago Youth Service Corps celebrates and welcomes diverse backgrounds
and encourages you to bring your experience, background, and traditions to your service.
Program Length: Year-round | Program Schedule: July 5 to December 31, 2022
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24