High School Schedule of Events & Programs
GROUP ACTIVITIES *
October - Directions in Business
A workshop designed to provide hands-on experience to high school sophomores to seniors interested in exploring business careers. Students will learn about organizational structure, creating a business plan, business finance, project management and marketing.
November - Careers in Networks
Networks professionals are needed to ensure that systems are secure and reliable. Network technologies, such as wireless and voice over the Internet, continue to evolve and reshape the networks that serve business and consumer applications. Find out more about this growing field through hands-on activities. Open to sophomore to senior students and high school educators. Lunch provided.
February - Electronics for Robotics
Experience the thrill of Electronics through Robotics. Students will learn hands-on electronic fundamentals, practical physics and programming as it applies to the creation of Robotics. See demonstrations of robotics and work in teams to program your own mini robotic device. Session is open to current junior and seniors and educators. Space is limited. Lunch provided.
March - Web Graphic Design
Hands-on workshop that provides information web site creation using design elements such as color, form, function and perspective. Discover more about graphic design career opportunities. Lunch provided.
April - GSP: Game and Simulation Programming
This exciting new program offered by DeVry gives you a peek into the world of game and simulation programming. Learn more about the software industry and the variety of software development roles across the gaming life cycle. Open to sophomores through seniors. Lunch provided.
* All workshops can be customized to fit your needs.
Need a different month for a program? No problem, just let us know.
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
October thru May - Video Game Development Competition
Join us in a video game development competition for high school students. Students will compete individually to create a video game. The competition is scheduled to begin in October with a "kick-off" event. DeVry will then host help sessions during the 6 month competition. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place games.
Overview
Team Registration
Affidavit
Official Rules
November & March - HerWorld
Women are strongly suited for careers in technology. Explore the reasons why by viewing the multimedia presentation, participating in activities and hearing advice from the panel of female professionals. Call now to reserve a table for ten at one of our regional events. (250 participants maximum) Meal provided.
Tours on Thursdays
Book a tour for your school. Tours are available by appointment.
Crash a Class
A school catalog can only tell you so much. So come see for yourself what DeVry is all about. Sit in on a class that appeals to you and discover how DeVry's small class sizes and hands-on approach can help you develop the skills you will need for a great career. By appointment only.
November 11 - Veterans Day
October 13 - Columbus Day
February 15 - Presidents Day
March 3 - Pulaski Day
Need a different date, let us know. Schedule a Date
December & June
Passport2College
A college education is essential in today's high-tech, fast paced world. Our college courses are a great first step toward achieving this goal. If you want to get ahead of your peers - and stay ahead - DeVry University's Passport 2 College (P2C) is designed for you. The "Passport 2 College" is a "tuition-waived" program offered by DeVry University for high school students to earn college credit in business and technology courses during the summer. Passport 2 College is open to ALL high school students who qualify. The only cost to the student is for books and supplies.
Passport 2 CISCO Careers
Learn how to install a wireless network, identify connectivity to the network and troubleshoot techniques, test UTP cables and configure networks. Set up an appointment to registar.