Students are at the core of TechBoston's mission. We are committed to creating opportunities for Boston Public School students to learn and apply advanced technology skills. Here, you will find descriptions of TechBoston courses and the schools in which they are offered. Additionally, TechBoston and our partners offer exciting opportunities such as after-school programs, job placements and scholarships.

Technology Instructors needed at a Wired Woods Summer Camp

Instructors will teach digital photography, Photoshop, and web design to youth from Boston. The summer camp is in Duxbury, where you would live and teach. You would team teach digital photography, Photoshop, and web development with 2 WiredWoods veterans. You receive $315/week, and your room and board are free.  The camp goes from June 17-Aug 19. This is a great opportunity.

Check it out at: www.wiredwoods.org.

For more information contact: lradden_wiredwoods@msn.com

Get SSET: Sport Science, Engineering and Technology Program

Engineering, science and technology are used extensively in sports - from increasing athletic performance, to manufacturing, health benefits and enjoyment, preventing injury and assuring equity and longevity in sports. This is a FREE one-week academic summer program for girls entering grades 9 and 10. activities introduce young women to the basic physical and life sciences, math, and technology of sports. During the weeklong program held on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, students attend will stay over night, conduct hands-on sport science projects and prepare multi-media presentations of their results.

Check it out at: www.newfund.org

For more information contact: ksturgis@newfund.org

The Peer Mentoring Program

Be trained as a youth advisor to educate your peers about health resources. Help to write and publish a quarterly newsletter. Visit different community agencies so you can learn first-hand information. Recognizing the urgent need for education, clinical care, research, and health care advocacy for adolescent girls and young women, Children's Hospital of Boston has created an important new initiative-- the creation of a Center for Young Women's Health-- the first of its kind in the nation. Within this center is a program called the Peer Mentoring Program.

Check it out at: http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/youthpage.html

For more information call Ana at: 617-355-2994

Be a Peer Leader at the YWCA

The YWCA's Youth Voice Collaborative is seeking Peer Leaders .  This is a year-round position beginning July 6, 2005 and ending June 16, 2006.  If you are over the age of 14, able to work in a group, interested in creating media projects, running workshops and thinking a lot, then this may be the job for you! The hours are Monday through Friday 4:00 - 6:00 pm during the school year and two hours per day during the summer. Pay is $6.75 per hour for 8 - 10 hours per week. Apply in person starting Wednesday, June 1 at the YWCA, 40 Berkeley St (South End in Boston), near the Back Bay T stop.

For more information contact: job@ywcaboston.org

Check it out at: www.ywcaboston.org

Codman Square CyberShop

Wanted: girls ages 14-17 interested in learning how to operate a small business and get a reward of $7 per hour! CyberShop is a copy/reprographic center operated by teen girls. The 12-week program's components include: how to write a business plan, basic graphic design and life skills seminars conducted by women in various areas of the business world. Our newest component includes health, fitness and good nutrition.

Check it out at: http://www.codman.org/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=13&page_id=6
For more information call: 617-436-6795

Preface Program Introduction to Engineering

The PREFACE Summer Program is a two-week residential experience for 60-65 talented high school juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering or technology. The program runs From July 5- 18 and July 19-August 1 and all expenses are paid.

For more information call: (518) 276-6272 or email monteg@rpi.edu

Essential Credentials

Interested in a career in technology? Don’t know how to distinguish yourself from other candidates? Well Essential Credentials provides foundational information that is necessary to succeed on the Information Technology Certification track. Certified instructors with real world understanding supply excellent insight for your specific training needs. With Information Technology Certifications you will gain greater career advancements, while simultaneously gaining your economic freedom.

Check it out at: http://www.ulem.org/programs/tti-credentials.cfm
For more information contact: tti@ulem.org

Compass Computer Camps

Have you ever wondered how the Internet works? How computers draw and
display pictures? Or, how people build web sites, and how you could create
your own?

Compass Computer Camps, at Northeastern University, offer campers the opportunity to learn about exciting technology around which so much of the modern world revolves.

Check it out at: www.compasscamps.com
For more information contact: info@compasscamps.com

GOODWILL FRESH AIR CAMP
Overnight Camp for Girls & Boys 8-16 yr. old

Recreation & Academic Enrichment: Literacy, Math, and Science & Technology.
We are committed to providing a camp experience in Athol, Massachusetts which will excite and inspire an appreciation for the learning process. Tuition is on a sliding scale.
The camp has two main points of focus:
Academic Enrichment Overview: Environmental Science, Physics, Technology- Computers, Literacy: Reading, Math, and Forensic Science & Digital Imaging, Basic Computer Programming: Newspaper.
Recreational Activities: Fishing, Dance/Hip Hop, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Basketball, Soccer, Drama, Nature hikes, Red Cross Swimming lessons, Pool Parties, Plays, Evening Activities, Talent shows!!

Check it out at http://www.goodwillmass.org/
For more information contact: (617) 541-1408