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The program will engage students in enhancing their computing and entrepreneurial skillsets through working on social and sustainability challenges relevant to the local community and beyond. This will foster teamwork, leadership, entrepreneurial, computational thinking, social, and interpersonal skills, all of which are valuable life and technical skills that colleges and employers are looking for. 

Through field trips and hands-on, interactive learning experiences, students will learn how to prepare for college life and thrive in professional settings. A final closing session will allow students to showcase what they have learned and present their projects. Parents and all involved in the program will be invited to participate in the closing session.

 Travel to local and regional businesses allowing students to gain familiarity with how a business is run and how technology is used to support and enhance such businesses. We will also visit the sites of organizations that will provide meaningful problems to use as cases for students to work on.

There may be other travel expeditions for some of the evening and weekend social activities such as hiking, sports activities, and visits to the beautiful scenery of the North Carolina mountains.  

 Qualified resident counselors and program leaders are here to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. Curfews will be scheduled and rules will be in place to create a safe and productive environment that allows all participants to have fun while they learn and progress in the program.

 Technovation for Good provides students with an opportunity to network, experience college life, learn from successful leaders in the tech world, and gain hands-on experience with data analysis, cybersecurity, programming, and other areas. To showcase their experience, students will work through a collaborative project utilizing skills developed over the two weeks. Students who participate in the Technovation for Good program will receive a certificate of participation and the opportunity to learn more about themselves and what they may want to pursue in this expansive industry. 

Students will also be familiarized with the necessary skills to become a strong college applicant by attending presentations from the college admissions staff and alumni. The benefits are boundless!

 The Technovation for Good Program will be a ten-day program on the UNCG Campus with a total cost of $ 1,750 for Residential Participant students and a total cost of $500 for Day Participant students. A $150 non-refundable admin fee is required at the time of acceptance to hold your spot. Partial to Full need-based scholarships are also made available due to partial funding from Alex Lee, Inc., and other donations. 

 The student will be responsible for bringing their linens and towels. This includes twin sheets, twin comforters, pillow/blanket. The student also needs to bring bath towel/s and washcloths. Laundry will be available during this program and is included in the cost of the program.  A recommended packing list will be provided as it gets closer to the program start date.

 Once a student is accepted into the program, they will receive an email where they will need to complete their registration which will confirm their spot in the program. A $150 fee will be required to hold their spot. The final balance will be due by June 22, 2024. There is a 3% credit card transaction that will automatically be applied.

Limited need-based scholarships are available. Once a student has submitted their online application, they can submit their online scholarship application here. This form should be completed by the student, parent or guidance counselor. Please complete this form at the time of application. If selected for consideration, the student will be prompted to supply three months of check/pay stubs for the household from the last six months.