Boundless Connections hosts Young Women’s College Prep technology career day
The Boundless Connections Technology Center recently hosted a technology career day for seventh grade students from Young Women’s College Prep (YWCP) charter school.
Students toured the tech center in Sibley Square and learned about different kinds of technology used across multiple career fields and the opportunities they can begin exploring now.
“It was a truly exciting day,” Tchianna McPeak, Director of Operations – Programs, said. “We wanted each student to not only see all the opportunities in the tech field but also recognize how tech can work in the career/gigs that interest them.”
“There is a lot of young talent in the Rochester area and the students of YWCP are no exception. It was inspiring to hear some of the conversations the students were able to have about their plans for their future careers.”
The field trip was part of YWCP’s annual “Cool Women/Hot Jobs” career exploration program in which students from every grade level explore future career opportunities.
“Learning about different technologies and how they are used in a variety of careers is essential for today’s students,” said Lauri Bonnell, director of development for the YWCP Foundation. “Whether you work in health care, education, sports, business, or any other industry, technology is transforming what workplaces look like and how jobs are done, so embracing technology is the key to finding career success.”
Several tech-involved presenters hosted 15-minute sessions through which groups of students rotated, learning about tech careers, tech in the arts, tech in entrepreneurship and how technology is used in virtually every career.
Presenters included: Christina Lopez, Boundless Connections CEO; Michael Marvin, Strength Solutions executive director; Ms. McPeak; Hans Rasschaert, The Raspie Network founder; Steve Capitani, musician; and Brenton Cousins, intellADAPT software engineer.
Boundless Connections’ goal is to help community members keep up with the rapid pace of change in technology, meeting the demands of a dynamic and evolving workforce while helping members develop essential skills.
Monthly, yearly, family and corporate memberships and day passes are also available and include: tech support, touchscreen laptops equipped with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Surface Studio computers with Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D printers, work desks, Arduino Smart Internet of Things kits, kids coding toys, coffee/tea and a comfortable living room atmosphere.
Boundless Connections also offers interest and networking clubs and programs, including TECH Launch for anyone over 17, and TECH Unleashed for 13-17 year-olds.
To schedule a tour, email rochester@bctechcenter.com or call 585-420-6868. Walk-ins are also welcome during staffed hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
The Boundless Connections Technology Centers make state of the art digital technology accessible for everyone. The tech centers provide a focal point for young and old with various skill sets and interests to collaborate and utilize the power of cutting-edge technology. The programs and events are designed to develop a technology pipeline and create a pathway for people to engage and solve local challenges with technology. These programs and events are tailored to various interest groups or demographics.