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E-Cademy

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The E-CADEMY program utilizes the nationally recognized Project Lead The Way curriculum, to teach students how to apply engineering skills to identify problems, create unique solutions and lead their own learning experience. Over the course of 32-weeks during the school year, students work both in teams and individually to develop the skills and knowledge required for success at the post-secondary level. Our goal is to provide a pathway of opportunities that brings like-minded students together, to motivate and prepare them to successfully pursue careers in engineering. Through their early involvement in the program, we believe that we can be the catalyst for increasing the number of students who successfully matriculate through college and pursue careers in the STEM fields.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Recruitment (i.e. increasing awareness of and/or stimulating interest in health profession careers and degree programs
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge
Desired Outcomes

Learn to use industry leading software to solve engineering problems
Create solutions to engineering design challenges
Build a portfolio of work for continued education opportunities
Gain skills in communication, critical thinking and collaboration
Preparation for entrance into a post-secondary institution to pursue a STEM

Program Locations

Cook County / Chicago, IL

  • In-person
Time Periods

Dates: Saturdays, October 1, 2022 – June 10, 2023 Time: 9 AM – 1:30 PM (Middle School) / 9 AM – 3 PM (High School) Lunch included Cost: Free (High School students receive a Stipend for participating)

Program Components
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
    Gain skills in communication, critical thinking and collaboration
  • Application guidance/support (e.g. standardized test prep)
    Preparation for entrance into a post-secondary institution to pursue a STEM degree

Participants and Eligibility

Education Levels
Health Professions
Duration of Program

32 weeks during the school year

Program Sustainability

Affiliated Organizations and Networks

Project Lead The Way

Applications and Costs

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Racial or ethnic group membership
    Traditionally unrepresented in STEM
Required Application Components

Complete Application Form & submit required essays, report card, and one reference
Participate in a virtual interview (if invited)
Upon acceptance, complete additional program paper work
Application Deadline August 31, 2022

Program Costs

Free

Financial Assistance

High school students receive a stipend for participating

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