The students are exposed to the following types of activities:
Hands-on technology labs – These labs are intended to provide the students with an opportunity to get real life experience creating solutions to a variety of challenges using technology. Some of the labs have focused on HTML, multi-media tools and products, computer hardware, robotics, etc…
Analytical thinking labs – These labs are intended to provide the students with an opportunity to take a conceptual idea that is presented to them and develop it into a tangible result. The students are generally provided a set of materials in which they will use to build a functional model of the conceptual idea.
Information fair – Several colleges and community organizations will be present to distribute information & answer students’ questions. Schools who have previously been invited are: Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, Lincoln College, and DeVry.
Keynote speakers – Executives and senior executives within State Farm have freely volunteered to come and address our students. They help them to understand how important technology is within our organization, as well as the importance of continuing on to college to pursue their degree.
