In this program, students will gain an insider’s perspective on today’s fastest-growing industry: tech. We go through a mini coding Bootcamp, developing the groundwork for a skill that many employers are coming to value in the new age of computing and work. We also explore of careers in tech, interviewing and engaging with industry professionals at companies and start-ups to learn about their personal journeys and to discuss key issues in the tech and innovation world.
The course concludes with a hackathon, where students create their own website or solve a programming problem, presenting their final projects and solutions in front of classmates and industry professionals.
Program Themes
Schedule
Cohort 1 – ETJuly 13-17
Cohort 2 – ET
August 10-14
Monday – Friday
9am-12pm, 1pm-2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Cohort 1 – CST
July 13-17
Cohort 2 – CST
August 10-14
Monday – Friday
7:30am-12pm (China Standard Time)
9am-12pm
Defining career opportunities in tech: What types of roles are considered tech? What skills do you need to succeed?
Begin learning the fundamentals of coding
1-2:30pm
Discussion on the future of technology in our personal lives and at work, and how to explore a career in tech.
*Cohorts 1 CST and 2 CST will have the same content and speakers from 7:30am-12pm CST.
9am-12pm
Continue learning the fundamentals of coding
1-2:30pm
Call and interview to discuss interdisciplinary problems of ethics and security in technology and privacy issues.
*Cohorts 1 CST and 2 CST will have the same content and speakers from 7:30am-12pm CST.
9am-12pm
Continue learning the fundamentals of coding
1-2:30pm
Call and interview with athletes to discuss how to optimize athlete performance through technology.
Athletic performance/output demonstration.
*Cohorts 1 CST and 2 CST will have the same content and speakers from 7:30am-12pm CST.
9am-12pm
Break into groups for a mini hackathon to apply what we’ve learned and build our own websites
1-2:30pm
Call and interview with leading robotics firms to discuss integration of robotics into our everyday lives.
*Cohorts 1 CST and 2 CST will have the same content and speakers from 7:30am-12pm CST.
9am-12pm
Students present final websites to the group and to industry professionals.
Industry professionals serve as “judges” and provide feedback.
1-2:30 pm
Program closing
Celebrations
*Cohorts 1 CST and 2 CST will have the same content and speakers from 7:30am-12pm CST.
Frequently Asked Questions
This program has two cohorts.
Cohort 1: July 13th to 17th
Cohort 2: August 10th to August 14th.
ET sessions will be held Monday-Friday, with two daily sessions from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST.
CST sessions will be held Monday-Friday, with one daily session from 7:30 AM to 12 PM CST.
Sessions will be held on Zoom.
Students need a computer with a camera and microphone/speaker, and an internet connection with ample bandwidth to handle videoconferencing. Headphones are recommended.
This program is a combined total of 22.5 hours.
$459.00 USD.
This includes access to all virtual sessions, program kit*, and educational materials.
*Program kit will only be shipped to addresses in the US.
The curriculum and activities are specifically designed for rising 9th – 12th graders.
Sessions will be recorded and available to participants during the course of the program only
For Cohort 1, students must register by July 5th, 2020, at 11:59 PM EST. For Cohort 1 CST, the deadline is July 5th, 2020, at 11:59 PM CST.
For Cohort 2, students must register by August 2nd, 2020, at 11:59 PM EST. For Cohort 2 CST, the deadline is August 2nd, 2020, at 11:59 PM CST.
If you are interested in registering after the deadline has passed, please contact us.
In order to take full advantage of the experiential education potential of a program like this, we’ll be asking you to go out into the world and complete some tasks and activities. These will range from talking to family members, doing short bouts of online research, or exploring your backyard in some cases. If you cannot complete an assignment for any reason, check with your Beyond Travel Program Leader.
All program fees are non-refundable. Please note that all programs are contingent on reaching a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, then you may shift your registration to another cohort, or receive a full refund. You will be notified if a program is not filled 7 days before the program start date.
