Employers & Higher Education Focused on Growing Northeast Ohio’s Future IT Talent
Hands-on Tech Camps Provide Immersive Experiences for Regional Students.
OHIO — Leading employers and industry groups in Northeast Ohio have joined forces with TECH CORPS and RITE to deliver the highly acclaimed High School Tech Camps to area high school students this summer. The camps are designed to attract and prepare the next generation of IT workers by helping young people build the skills and knowledge employers need.
From June 4th to August 17th, these week-long camps will engage high school students in hands-on, interactive, technology-based activities. High School Tech Camps allow students to learn alongside their peers who share their passion for IT and technology. Students in the programming camp will explore basic software development and coding using C# while students in the Cyber Security camp will explore various security techniques, while working in simulated environments.
“As an IT employer, a member of RITE’s Board and a tech camp sponsor, we know firsthand that the demand for IT talent is significant and projected to grow in the years to come,” said Kathy Golden, Chief Technology Officer, OEC. “The camps have provided nearly 400 students in Northeast Ohio with hands-on opportunities to develop key technical and problem-solving skills, connect with local and passionate IT professionals, and experience a college campus.”
In addition to OEC, these camps are sponsored by Bendix, Eaton, Hyland, NEOSIM, and The J.M. Smucker Company. Each camp is hosted by a local college or university. The host schools include Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College, Kent State University, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College, and The University of Akron.
To be considered for the camps students need to apply by midnight Friday, May 4, 2018. All student applications must be accompanied by a Teacher Recommendation. Teacher Recommendation forms must be submitted by 9am, Monday, May 7, 2018.
Students can apply on RITE’s website at https://getithere.net/educators/hs-tech-camp
The application includes a short essay and requires a teacher’s recommendation. Up to 20 students will be selected for each camp based on their application, essay, and letter of recommendation.