YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

The members, sponsors and board of directors for SWFLTech understand the importance of youth programs; the technologists of tomorrow are in the classrooms of today. SWFLTech not only helps to fund many youth programs, but our members give their time and talents by organizing events and mentoring students and teams.

For nearly a decade SWFLTech has been hosting or supporting hack-a-thons. We are one of the original sponsors of the Hertz Hack-a-thon. We not only provide funding, but also provide mentors, food, awards and swag for attendees.

FIRST

FIRST™ Robotics is a thirty-year-old program designed to encourage students in grades 1 – 12 to follow career paths in STEM with four age appropriate levels: FIRST Lego League Jr., FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition. Many SWFLTech members and board members volunteer their time as mentors and judges for this fun and educational sport-like program. We also directly sponsors many local FIRST teams.

AIC

SWFLTech is a proud sponsor of our local chapter of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing program for technically inclined young women. This program honors thirty high school aged young women for their achievements in computing. This program not only honors these young women but teaches them to give back when they are in college or professional careers by mentoring other young women in middle and high school with similar aspirations. We sponsor the banquet honoring these young women and give scholarships to the winners.

Scholarships

Over the life of SWFLTech, we have offered a variety of scholarships for students. The scholarships have been awarded for science fair achievements, design competitions, computing achievements and our annual student in technology award. We a happy to be able to honor and support so many students pursuing a STEM education and career path.


Contact us: Info@swfltech.org
Southwest Florida Tech Foundation Inc.
©2023 SWFLTech, inc.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our privacy policy.


Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software