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Becoming a professional
Becoming a professional
Introducing the world of work
Introducing the world of work
The program has welcomed over 15 speakers from around the world this semester, in fields ranging from Cybersecurity to Data Analytics, from leaders in geospatial research to game development consultants. We've participated in seven field experiences, visiting the Microsoft Innovation Hub, global finance leader Stifel, Intramotev, an AI-enabled startup, Sketch Development Services, a software development firm, and more!
Associates ...
discovered how their personality influences their work with others
connected with tech professionals from around the world
developed questions that connect and engage professionals in conversation
wrote follow-up notes that opened opportunities
received resume feedback from professionals from World Wide Technology
practiced interview techniques with professionals from Bayer, Slalom, and other Spark! Tech alumni
Working for a business
Working for a business
Working in collaborative teams, Tech Solutions associates completed a diverse set of projects for our business partners this semester. A few summary posts from LinkedIn are highlighted below. A complete list can be found through our hashtag #choosespark.
Pursuing personal interests
Pursuing personal interests
In Tech Solutions, associates get to choose what content they want to learn by creating a personal passion project, or PPP for short. Every six weeks, they review progress with a professional who has experience or interest in their PPPs.
This year, associates have pursued a variety of learning paths, including:
Harvard’s Intro to CS50
Video game design through Godot
AI product development, including
Tennis swing analysis app
Tax coach app
RAG chatbot for business use
Cybersecurity-focused app pulling from ChatGPT's API
Google professional certificates, including:
IT Support
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Project Management
Front-end development, with many studying JavaScript and related frameworks
Environmental and governmental applications of geospatial mapping
Developing the confidence to succeed
Developing the confidence to succeed
Through intentional, repeated interaction with professionals and meaningful, relevant work, Spark! Tech Solutions associates have built a confidence and presence that opens doors to the professional world.
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