Tech Academy

Free 1:1 Technology Mentorship

Tech Academy is a mentorship program designed to introduce Hampton Roads residents to the tech industry.
The program consists of:

  • A project of their own choice (i.e. personal website, community app, data science project)
  • An custom course/curriculumn teaching students their desired tech skills

Upon completion, students will receive a $200 stipend.
Through the program, students can earn stackable credentials from Google, LinkedIn, and other reputable sources.

Join here: tinyurl.com/cscxtech

Virtual Learning

Meet 1:1 with industry mentors every week

Forward Thinking

Individually tailored educational resources compiled from a variety of free and low-cost online resources

Relevant Skills

Learn real-world technology skills that will help improve your business and/or land you a new job!

Student Support

Reach your mentors via text whever you need help

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Opportunities to see how Technology and Data is used for Environmental Justice (EJ) if interested! Mentees get opportunities to make connections with CSC’s broader Tech for EJ projects:

  • NASA Open Data for EJ Communities  – https://data.nasa.gov/
  • Environmental Justice Academy (EPA) – https://www.epa.gov/oh/ej-academy#whatis
  • Building a Weather Ready Nation for All (Georgia Tech and SC Department of Health and Environmental Control)
  • Transit Data Science Project (FTA)
  • SMART Academy Center of Excellence at Crab Tree Elementary