Class Twitter Page lists all opportunities as they are released. Follow the Class Twitter page for real time posting to ensure you do not miss application deadlines.
Scroll further down the page to see summer/pre-college opportunities.
Local Opportunities:
Ongoing: Kramden Volunteer Opportunities
Refurbish computers for those in need and/or help with computer award days. Community Service Hours can be awarded. Visit http://kramden.org/volunteer-events for more information.
Ongoing: Opportunities at Shodor
Apprenticeships, internships, workshops, and other programs. Visit Shodor's website for more info.
Cybersecurity Conference in Raleigh. The conference has invited the NEXT Tech VR program to showcase. Student tickets are available for day and for the night program - see Ms. Walker for ticket info.
UNC Computer Science Open House
Typically in September - Variety of tech activities for the day, special session for high school juniors and seniors. Registration required.
UNC offers classes to high school students . Taught by UNC students. Variety of course options for the day.
CarolinaCon typically takes place in March. Focus is on security and information rights.
ISSA (Information Systems Security Association) - Raleigh Chapter
ISSA welcomes CHHS Cisco Academy students to monthly meetings.
Competition Opportunities:
SkillsUSA Competition - Regional, State, and National Competition
Join our SkillsUSA Club at school and compete in Information Technology Services (CET students) or Internetworking (NET students)
FBLA Competition - Regional, State, and National Competition
Join our FBLA Club at school and compete in one of the following competitions: Computer Problem Solving, Cyber Security, Help Desk, Networking Concepts, Network Design (Team)
CyberPatriot Competition
Security competition, more info at http://www.uscyberpatriot.org or join the CHHS CyberSecurity Club
CyberStart America Competition
Cybersecurity competition. Join our Cybersecurity and FemSTEM club to participate together and qualify for scholarships. More info at https://www.cyberstartamerica.org.
NCSU PackHack
Hackathon open to high school students. No experience required. More info at https://ncsupackhacks.org/.
Conrad Challenge
Innovation and entrepreneurial competition with Cybersecurity category. Applications open in August. More info at https://www.conradchallenge.org/
ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize
Competition for Computer Science. High School seniors only. January deadline. $10,000 prize. https://awards.acm.org/cutler-bell
Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition - International Competition
International research competition open to individuals or teams. Age 16+. More info at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Imagine Cup Junior is open to anyone age 13-18. More info at Imagine Cup Junior.
Pre-College Opportunities:
NCSU
Duke
Intensive STEM Academy at Duke
Meredith
NC A&T
Purdue
Purdue Women In Engineering Program for K-12
Cornell
Cornell University: High School Summer Engineering Opportunities
Catalyst High School Program for Underrepresented Populations in Engineering
Currie Academy for High School Women
Stanford
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs
Includes free computer science and AI programs for underrepresented populations
John Hopkins
John Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Program
Carleton College
Carleton Summer Programs (multiple options including Computer Science)
Emory
Montreat College
COMPASS Summer Program - includes Cybersecurity option
Other Summer Opportunities:
NC InfraGuard Camp (Cybersecurity)
GenCyber Camp (Cybersecurity)
Duke Youth Programs (high school STEM and more)
UNC Imagine Lab
ImagineLab is a place for teen innovation and celebration.
University of Michigan Joy of Coding
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
Female students interested in coding. Our local option is Charlotte. Stipends available to assist with lodging and transportation.
Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program
Opportunity for high school girls in North Carolina who are interested in exploring careers in STEM within state government. Stipend available.
Learn advanced concepts in CS while exploring AI, Software Engineering, and the Internet of Things in a FREE two-week virtual summer camp for high school students.
Shelton Leadership Program at NCSU and UNCC
Build leadership skills and a good item to list on resumes (especially those planning to attend NCSU or UNCC)
Shodor Education Foundation: Summer Opportunities in Computer Topics
Summer Pre-College opportunities for low-income students interested in STEM.
NC Summer Ventures in Science and Math
Ms. Walker is a NCSV Alumna!!! Ask her about her amazing experience if you would like more info! For rising juniors and seniors.
Summer Engineering Programs at NCSU
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Summer Programs
Summer Insternship with NASA - multiple opportunities
Army Education Outreach Program (AEOP) - multiple opportunities