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Youth Programs
Registration for SITES 2025 is OPEN
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The SITES Program
The Student Information Technology Education and Scholarship (SITES) program is geared towards high school students to expose them to the latest technologies, present scholarship opportunities, and jumpstart their careers.
Free of cost, we enable an accessible and safe learning environment for our students to pursue their interests in STEM and Information Technology before they reach higher institutions.
2025 Course Offerings
Our core classes take you through each phase of web application development
Basics
Students will be introduced to foundational concepts of technology and learn the essential elements of web design with HTML
Front End
Enhancing web design skills with JavaScript and CSS to craft dynamic webpages
Back End
Introduction to databases and backend technologies to integrate all components of a website
Advanced
Advanced integrations and deployment skills. Practice with real-world problems and scenarios to prepare for the HSCC competition
In addition to our core web app development curriculum,
Students will participate in supplemental sessions to introduce emerging technologies such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics.
Professional Development workshops will be included to enhance business skills such as real-world problem solving, personal branding, etc.
Robotics
Introduction to robotics principles and components
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI concepts and prompt engineering
Cyber
Basic cybersecurity practices and concepts
Classes will be held at IUPUI School of Informatics
In addition to our emerging tech curriculum,
Students will engage in esports gaming activities designed to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, while exploring career opportunities in the gaming industry and enhancing their web development knowledge.
ESPorts
Explore the world of competitive gaming, teamwork, and strategy while developing skills relevant to the gaming industry.
Program Timing
Classes will run from January to July, every Saturday excluding some holiday weekends outlined in our syllabus.
Orientation: January 18, 2025
First Class: January 25, 2025
Typical Saturday
9:45am-10:00am: Arrival
10:00am-11:00am: Core Class (Basics, Front End, etc.)
11:00am-12:00pm: Emerging Tech Class (AI, Robotics, Cyber)
12:00pm-12:30pm: Professional Development Session
12:30pm: Finish
~Registration for 2025 classes can be found near the end of this page~
Meet the Sites team
National Programs
And Scholarship Opportunities
The following programs are offered at the national level. Our local SITES program prepares students for HSCC that is held annually at the BDPA National Conference.
Registration for 2025 classes are open!
Fill out the form below to register and get in touch with our team
Registration closes January 31st
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