Tech Teens
We believe every young person
has the capacity for “genius.”
Tech Teens is a Saturday out-of-school experience that focuses on the development of digital technology skills through hands-on, challenge-based activities that foster creativity, independence, critical thinking, and self-awareness. The goal of Tech Teens is to spark an interest in technology, expose students to the many areas of the tech field, and position them for careers in technology or those that require use of technology.
Our student-centered laboratory is designed by a collaborative team of experienced educators. The core beliefs driving the iterative design process are:
- Every young person has the capacity for genius
- All youth deserve access to high-quality educational methods and the latest technologies
- Health and well-being of the whole child (mental, physical, spiritual, intellectual) are critical to fostering healthy youth development
Fall 2021 Info
Completed COVID-19 vaccination required
Learning technologies +
career preparation
Open to high school
students ages 15-17
Students:
Eligible youth must be high school students, 15-17 years old in the 2021-2022 school year. Admissions will be determined on a case-by-case basis with a focus on equity and prioritizing students who are excited about learning and motivated to gain new skills.
Schedule:
Saturdays, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
October 16th- December 18th, 2021
*No programming the week of November 22nd.
Studios will consist of a mix of learning technologies instruction and training sessions followed by independent or group time to practice skills, work on projects, explore, and create.
Tech Teens will focus on three core areas:
-Learning Technologies
-Career Preparation
-Soft Skills Training
Additional Information:
All participants, staff, and family members who enter our building will be required to provide proof of FULL vaccination status.
-Youth and guardians will be required to sign an agreement stating that youth will commit to attending every scheduled session of their assigned cohort, except for circumstances of emergencies and illness
Applications for the Fall 2021 session of Tech Teens is now closed.
Questions? Contact Megan Young at 612-276-1548 or email myoung@gmcc.org