Wayne Resa’s Backpack to Briefcases Career Connections Fair
Still undecided? Connect with employers, colleges, short-term training programs and apprenticeships at the upcoming Career Connections Fair in Wayne, Michigan on Friday, May 12th. Please see the attached flyer for additional information. Feel free to reach out to our career counselor, Danielle Bean Jackson at 734-431-0860 orbeand@resa.net with any questions. Please use the QRCode to register or the link here.
The Joy of Coding online course has been specially created by the University of Michigan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for anyone who wants to experience first-hand the power and thrill of coding computers to do amazing things.
Course Dates: June 21 – August 2, 2023
Course Format: completely online, no scheduled lectures
Course Cost: $125 + tax, need-based financial aid available
Prerequisites:
+ students must be 13 years or older
+ No prior coding experience is required!
+ Have taken high school algebra
+ Have a desire to learn
+ Are able to commit 4 – 6 hours a week and chip away at the material daily
Students will: + Have weekly asynchronous coding lectures/assignments using an interactive textbook + Learn to code at their own pace with support from Michigan ECE faculty and students + Have our commitment to help you get unstuck when learning to code – everyone gets stuck somewhere, at some point! + Receive a certificate of accomplishment to bolster their college applications
For priority consideration, please submit an application by April 30 on our website.
High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to register for an informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Participants will be able to gather the following information:
The Michigan Department of Treasury is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.