CITY of NEW HAVEN , CT , MICROSOFT TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL DIGI-CAMP: 3 DAYS OF CODING, OTHER S.T.E.M. ACTIVITIES
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE; ENROLLMENT CAPPED AT 75
New Haven/CT – From Tuesday, August 7 through Thursday, August 9, the City of New Haven and Microsoft will co-host the fourth annual, three-day Microsoft Digi Camp, to be held inside the city’s Hall of Records at 200 Orange Street.
The camp will expose young people to many innovative computer experiences such as Hololens (semi-Virtual reality) and Ohbot. New Haven’s partnership with Microsoft, and this year’s Digi Camp, advance Mayor Harp’s vision – and the work of her administration – toward digital inclusion, closing the computer science gap, and promoting the value of STEM careers among young people in the city.
It’s been reported that fewer than 40% of public schools in the U.S. teach computer science or programming skills, yet there are currently 500,000 high-paying tech jobs available for people with this skillset around the country.
Enrollment for this year’s Microsoft Digi Camp is open to students in grades 6 – 11. Enrollment is free but capped at 75. The camp will run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; breakfast and lunch will be provided to those accepted.
More information about this year’s Microsoft Digi Camp in New Haven is available by calling 203-946-8300; an online application is accessible at:https://seam.ly/wHmGIXTn.
Completed applications should be e-mailed to: wcintern@newhavenct.gov.
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