The SWENext High School Leadership Academy (SHLA) is an engaging virtual year-round program that builds self-confidence and resilience among high school students interested in engineering and technology degrees and provides them with multiple opportunities to network with peers, mentors, role models, and industry professionals.
Training and development are provided in five essential tracks, including:
College preparation
STEM pathways
Leadership
Self-development
Inclusion and cultural awareness
The program consists of three leadership summits that take place throughout the year in addition to quarterly networking events.
Summer Summit: August 16 – 20, 2021
Winter Summit: November 29 – December 3, 2021
Spring Summit: April 11 – 13, 2022
See below for the full schedule of events and to learn about our featured speakers!