This no-cost program offers college-level coursework and direct connections to Chicago's tech community, with a focus on serving Black, Latinx, female, gender-expansive, and first-generation students.
The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) Digital Scholars Program is an intensive, free six-week summer program designed for rising 11th and 12th graders, as well as incoming college freshmen. The program aims to build computing skills, increase college and career-readiness, and connect students with Chicago's dynamic tech community. Students can enroll in college-level courses focusing on Computer Science, Data Science, Mobile App Development, or Computer & Electrical Engineering. Beyond coursework, the program includes daily talks with tech entrepreneurs, technologists, business strategists, and civic leaders, and weekly workshops on topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning, entrepreneurship, and building a professional network. Students gain essential skills in communication, teamwork, and personal branding. The program emphasizes experiential learning and provides opportunities to engage with industry professionals and explore various tech career paths.
A typical day involves morning engagement with speakers from the tech community who share their personal and professional journeys, followed by college-level coursework in their chosen track (e.g., Data Science, Mobile App Development). Fridays are dedicated to experiential workshops that delve deeper into various tech economy topics.
This program is best for rising 11th and 12th grade students, as well as first-year college students, who are interested in computer science or tech-related fields and want to build foundational computing skills and career readiness.
200 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
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