Technovation for Good

Technovation for Good – June 22, 2024 – July 02, 2024

Technovation for Good, made possible by Alex Lee, Inc. is a day and residential program for rising high school sophomores – seniors. The program will be administered by the Information Systems and Supply Chain Management department in the Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. It will provide the participants with hands-on, practical experience with Programming, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Mobile Application Development, Sustainability, Analytics and/or the Internet of Things. In addition, this program offers students an opportunity to learn entrepreneurial and leadership skill sets, hear from local professionals, meet other students with similar career interests, and attend workshops to enhance IT and business skills in a college setting. 

The goal of this program is to provide an environment that promotes inclusiveness and educational equity. We encourage applications from diverse groups of students who will have equity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education and opportunities. Thanks to our sponsor, need-based scholarships will be provided to ensure that students with financial need can participate in the program.

Please see the menu on the top for admissions and other details.

Students can expect to:

• Collaborate with mentors and other students on projects that aim to solve social and sustainability problems.
• Work in classroom/computer lab settings. 
• Participate in hands-on practical experience sessions offered by qualified faculty and field experts.
• Gain insight into how technology plays a role in innovation and the future.
• Engage in mentor-led, team-building activities and projects to enhance skills in computational thinking, collaboration, and innovation.
• Interact with IT and Business professionals.
• Increase their awareness about education, career paths, and job opportunities in technology areas.
• Cultivate experience navigating a college setting and build a strong portfolio for successful college admission.
• Build networking, professional, and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy evening and weekend social activities such as games, movies, hiking, and sports activities and build meaningful relationships with leaders and fellow students.
• Take field trips to businesses and organizations for case studies.

This program is made possible by partial funding from Alex Lee, Inc.