Programs

E-Cademy

Project Syncere

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 Location

Settings: In-person

County: Cook County / Chicago, IL

Timing

Duration: 32 weeks during the school year

Time periods: None, None, None, None

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

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Program Sustainability

Affiliated Organizations and Networks

Project Lead The Way

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    Traditionally unrepresented in STEM
Required Application Documents

Program Costs

Free

Financial Assistance

High school students receive a stipend for participating

Contact Information

Project SYNCER
Email: info@projectsyncere.org
Phone: 773.982.8261

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