PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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TIME COMMITMENT 3 weeks |
LOCATION Hybrid |
COST Free |
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN HTML / CSS |
APPLY BY 05/21 |
ABOUT TECH360The TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is an intensive, 3-week program where students learn how to code through web design and web development. Throughout the program students will learn industry-aligned technical and professional skills, gaining knowledge of key coding languages and frameworks including HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
During the final week of the program, students will put their knowledge to the test and work in teams to create and present a final website during the end-of-program Demo Day Competition. Most sessions will be hosted via Zoom and students who successfully complete the program will receive a $500 stipend. |
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PROGRAM DETAILS
TECH360 meets Monday - Thursday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - mostly on Zoom (see below an exception for Cycle 1)! Please note that Miami programs have some required in-person sessions for program participants.
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Cycle 1: July 5 - July 20*
In-person sessions: July 5th - Orientation July 19th - Final project build day July 20th - Demo Day & Graduation *The first week of Cycle 1 will include a Friday session on July 7th. |
Cycle 2: July 25 - August 10
In-person sessions: July 25th - Orientation August 9th - Final project build day August 10th - Demo Day & Graduation |
*Please note: students will only participate in one cycle. You will be able to indicate your preference on your application.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Rising high school juniors and seniors between the ages of 15-19 currently attending a Miami-Dade or Broward County high school are eligible to apply. Graduating high school seniors (Class of '23) would not be eligible to participate in the program.
AOT prioritizes candidates who:
*Please note that previous AOT participants are not eligible for this program.
AOT prioritizes candidates who:
- Self-identify as Hispanic / Latinx
- Self-identify as African American / Black
- Self-identify as females and/or girls and/or non-binary
- Self-identify as LGBTQIA+
- Attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County high school that meets our Economic Needs Index
*Please note that previous AOT participants are not eligible for this program.
DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN MIAMI-DADE or BROWARD COUNTY?
Yes. To be eligible to participate in the TECH360 program you must be a resident of Miami-Dade or Broward County.
IS THE PROGRAM VIRTUAL?
It is hybrid! In-person sessions will take place on the dates listed above.
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF I WAS ACCEPTED?
Application decisions will go out the week of May 29th. Students who are accepted must submit their confirmation form and parent consent packet to reserve their space in the program by June 9th. Students accepted into Cycle 2 will need to reconfirm their participation the week of July 10th - make sure to check for an email from the AOT team!
DO I NEED TO HAVE PREVIOUS CODING EXPERIENCE?
Nope. No prior experience is required - just the desire to learn and explore technology!
IS THERE A COST TO PARTICIPATE?
The TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is completely free! In fact, students who successfully complete the program will earn a $500 stipend.
DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL PROGRAM SESSIONS?
The TECH360 Bootcamp moves FAST! In order to be able to really learn the material, it is important that you are present for all sessions, including in-person sessions. Students who cannot commit to the full program should not apply.
WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE?
In order to participate fully you'll need a laptop and/or desktop computer and a stable internet connection!
Don't have those? Don't worry! Let us know in your application.
Don't have those? Don't worry! Let us know in your application.
HOW DO I APPLY?
By clicking the application link above!