WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT
Top-notch career coaching
In addition to learning about careers in STEM, students will take a deep dive into their personal development with an assigned career coach.
Immersive Career Guidance
Take an immersive look at STEM careers and be connected with industry professionals from a variety of industries.
Hands-on experience
Students will work together on a CRE8 Your Future project. They will create a mock business and learn the principles of entrepreneurial thinking.
Are you interested in sponsoring or supporting our program?
US employment data shows that only
4%
of top earners in the tech industry are
Black, compared to 6% in other industries.
And "among software developers - who
have seen the highest income growth of all -
Black representation stands at just 3.3%."
PROGRAM GOALS
Enhance community awareness about career opportunities in underrepresented industries.
Prepare students for a career and strengthen communities through exploration, mentoring and industry skills training.
Increase career opportunities for minority youth in high demand or emerging industries.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students attend a total of 16 sessions: 8 Thursday virtual sessions and 8 Saturday sessions
Students are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of the sessions (i.e. must attend at least 14 of the 18 sessions)
Students will gain immersive work experience during their Saturday sessions and online outside of academy days