Texas Workforce Commission Youth in Technology Grant: Careers in Technology Impact Program (C-TIP)

Deliverables

San Jacinto College/Aerospace & Biotechnology Academy

Attend the 2010 Texas Engineering & Technical Consortium Best Practices Conference 

Conduct outreach to high school counselors in order to explain the C-TIP Program, provide the latest information regarding degrees available in computer science and engineering and obtain assistance with the design of recruitment activities

Establish articulation agreements with Texas institutions of higher education offering degrees in computer science, engineering and related fields

Designate San Jacinto College faculty Core Course Champions from each of the three campuses to promote C-TIP activities and assist with C-TIP Student Ambassador identification

Select high school students to participate in C-TIP Summer Programs

Conduct outreach/recruitment activities to encourage C-TIP program participation

Recruit, select and provide scholarships to San Jacinto College student participants for the C-TIP Summer Career Exploration Program

Conduct 6 San Jacinto College Campus Career Expo Events

Conduct C-TIP Summer Career Exploration Programs for San Jacinto College freshmen/sophomores

Develop and establish the C-TIP San Jacinto College Student Ambassador Program

Conduct the high school C-TIP Summer Space Exploration Programs

Develop and implement the C-TIP Career Investigation Blackboard to facilitate monthly, web-based discussions between interested students and career experts

Produce and disseminate a DVD Career Series

Develop and schedule Distant Learning Network Events with Space Center Houston and/or NASA-JSC to allow students to speak directly with NASA personnel

Hire part-time San Jacinto College Student Ambassadors to provide time, service and leadership to current and prospective students and visitors