Students gain practical skills, professional exposure, and academic confidence through a hands-on engineering shadow program that culminates in a portfolio project and presentation to industry professionals.
The Ready Now Foundation's Compelling Connections program is a one-week, hands-on engineering shadow program for middle and high school students who have completed Algebra I. The program focuses on applying mathematical skills to real-world engineering challenges, providing foundational exposure to AI and machine learning concepts. Students gain hands-on experience with advanced technologies, practice debugging and structured problem-solving, and develop a portfolio project for college and scholarship applications. The curriculum also includes presentation experience before industry professionals, fostering a peer network of students interested in AI and robotics. The program aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and future career pathways in engineering, robotics, and emerging technologies, building practical skills, professional exposure, and academic confidence.
A typical day involves 3 hours of focused, hands-on activities applying Algebra I to engineering, robotics, AI, and machine learning challenges, with options for morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) or afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) sessions.
This program is ideal for motivated middle and high school students who have completed Algebra I and are ready to apply their math skills to real-world engineering and technology challenges.
Balboa Park neighborhood (Downtown San Diego)
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