TECH360 PROGRAM

​Please note that for the Fall 2020 TECH360 cohort we will be prioritizing candidates who: 

​Self-identify as African American / Black
Self-identify as Hispanic / Latinx
Self-identify as females and/or girls
Self-identify as gender non-conforming and/or non-binary and/or agender
Self-identify as LGBTQIA+ ​
About the TECH360 Program
TECH360 is a 10-week training program for 10th and 11th graders enrolled in high school. Students enrolled in the program learn the fundamentals of web design and development from AOT instructors and software engineers working at technology companies. Courses typically take place within companies and are taught by tech professionals.

​No prior experience required.  Access to laptop and/or desktop recommended, but not required.

NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all Fall 2020 Sessions will take place virtually via Zoom.  

Benefits of Participation

The TECH360 program has reached more than 750 students since 2016. There are many benefits to students participating in the TECH360 program. These benefits include:
  • An opportunity to enhance technology and digital skills 
  • An opportunity to connect with technology professionals 
  • A platform to build a website application for a small business
  • A chance to work with students from different high schools​​
  • Access to other opportunities in the AOT network of support 

What You Will Gain
TECH360 program participants get a crash course on web design and web development. Throughout the course of the program you can expect to learn:
Technical Skills: Starting with the basics of HTML and CSS, you will work your way up to build a fully functional website application for a small business client in peer groups. 
Professional Skills: You gain public speaking skills and gain an understanding of how to present a technology product to a live audience of attendees.  
Industry Alignment: You will gain an understanding of how the technology industry operates and gain a network of likeminded peers and technology professionals.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the Fall 2020 TECH360 cohort must be: 
  • In 10th or 11th grade in a NYC public or charter high school that meets our Economic Needs Index criteria at the start of the program
  • Interested in careers in computer science / technology 
  • Free for virtual classes during one of these dates/times during the week (you will select your preferred day in the application):
    • Mondays from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Thursdays from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Note: AOT prioritizes candidates that:
    • Self-identify as African American / Black
    • Self-identify as Hispanic / Latinx
    • Self-identify as females and/or girls
    • Self-identify as gender non-conforming and/or non-binary and/or agender
    • Self-identify as LGBTQIA+ ​

Selection Process and Program Timeline

Students who are interested in participating in the TECH360 program should follow the steps outlined below: 
  1. Fill out an application. 
  2. Your application will be reviewed by members of the AOT team.
  3. AOT will make a decision to invite selected students to the TECH360 program for Fall 2020 via email. 
  4. Selected students' parents / guardians will be required to submit a parent / guardian consent form for participation in the program.
  5. Students will be required to attend an orientation day prior to the start of the program in October. 
  6. Technical sessions will kick off in October.