🌱 High School Fellowship Program

Tech Career Exploration (TCE) Fellowship

A hands-on program giving high school juniors and seniors comprehensive exposure to Software Engineering, User Experience, and Product Management careers.

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3 Career Tracks
11 Weeks Program Duration
2–4 Members per Team
80% Min. Attendance
About the Program

Explore the world of tech before you choose your path

The TCE Fellowship is designed to give high school students a real look inside the tech industry. Through sessions with industry professionals, hands-on projects, and a final Demo Day, participants walk away with practical skills and the clarity to make informed decisions about their future careers.

The program covers three disciplines Software Engineering, UX Design, and Product Management so students can discover where their strengths and interests truly lie.

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Software Engineering Key concepts, tools, and the development lifecycle
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User Experience (UX) Design thinking, user research, and prototyping
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Product Management Roadmapping, prioritization, and product strategy
Learning Goals

What you'll gain from the TCE Fellowship

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Holistic Understanding

Gain deep insights into the complete processes of software development, UX design, and product management not just the surface level.

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Real-World Application

Work on hands-on projects and interact directly with industry professionals to build practical, resume-worthy experience.

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Informed Career Decisions

Leave the program better prepared for higher education and a career in tech with the clarity to choose a path that fits you.

Program Details

Everything you need to know

Who Can Apply

High school juniors and seniors

Open to all students passionate about tech and exploring career options

Program Dates

June 23 – September 8, 2026

11-week program running through summer

Session Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Regular sessions with industry professionals and mentors

Attendance Requirement

Minimum 80% overall

Attendance is taken each session to ensure full engagement

Team Size

2–4 members per team

Collaborate on real projects with peers across tracks

Support & Office Hours

Available via Discord

Request office hours anytime all questions are encouraged
Team Project

Build something real and present it on Demo Day

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Ideation

Identify a real problem and brainstorm solutions with your team using PM and UX frameworks.

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Prototyping

Design and build a working prototype of your solution with support from mentors and office hours.

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Product Pitch

Present your product to an audience on Demo Day May 8, 2026 and showcase what you've built.

Ready to explore your future in tech?

Applications are open for high school juniors and seniors. Spots are limited apply today.

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