High School Programs and Workshops
Below is a listing of free programs designed for high school students to explore different career opportunities and see how DeVry University can help them to meet their educational and career goals.
Courses for College CreditDeVry University Advantage Academy
September
DeVry University in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools presents a dual enrollment high school. DUAA provides qualified students with the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in Network Systems Administration or Web Graphic Design. This opportunity is open to qualified Chicago Public School students who complete their sophomore year by June 2010.
To be eligible to apply to the DeVry University Advantage Academy High School, applicants must be:
- Chicago Public School students who
- will have completed required 9th and 10th grade
- courses by Summer 2010
- Students with a minimum cumulative grade point
- average 2.5/4.0
- Students with a high attendance rate (90%)
To register for an information session, please click on the link below -
Registration currently closed for 2009/2010 school year.
Check back in January 2010 for updated registration info for the 2010/2011 school year. If you would like to sign up for information for the 2010/2011 school year, click here.
DeVry Universiy Advantage Academy Parent or Guardian Letter
DeVry University Advantage Academy Brochure
Passport 2 College
July-August
A college education is essential in today's high tech, fast paced world. Our college courses are a great first step toward achieving ths 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 waved" program offered by DeVry University for high school students to earn college credit in business and technology courss during the summer. Passport 2 College is open to all qualifying high school students. The only cost to the student is for books and supplies.
See attached brochure for more informatin and application.
Passport 2 College Brochure and Application
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Campus Visit Opportunities
Tours on Thursdays
Book a tour for your school. Tours are available by appointment. To make an appointment contact the campus by calling the number below.
Crash a Class
November 11, 2009 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
February (date TBD)
Shadow with a sibling, friend or a DeVry Ambassador to view classes in action, learn about all our programs and enjoy a pizza lunch. By appointment only.
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Workshops with no College Credit
Careers in Accounting
A workshop designed to provide sophomores through seniors an understanding of the basic principles of finance and managed accounting. Explore accounting through hands-on activitiew and interactions with accounting educators. Lunch provided.
Chicago Campus - November 4, 2009 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Business Advantage Boot Camp
Saturday Series
A series of four 3-hour sessions designed to provide hands-on experience to high school sophomores to seniors and educators interested in exploring business careers. Students will learn about organizational structure, creating a business plan, business finance, project management and marketing. Finale includes lunch.
Chicago Campus - March (date TBD)
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Directions in Business
A workshop designed o 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. Lunch provided.
Chicago Loop Center - October 8, 2009 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Gurnee Center - November 10, 2009 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Electronics for Robotics
Experience the thrill of Electronics through Robotics. Students will learn hands-on electri fundamentals, practical physics and programming as it applies to the creation of Robotics. See demonstrations of robotics and work in teams to create you own mini robotic device. Session is open to current juniors and seniors and educators. Space is limited. Lunch provided.
Chicago Campus - February (date TBD)
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
T:ec - Target Electronics Careers
Saturday Series
DeVry's Electronics program is based on the fundamentsls of the technology driving today's systems. T:ec is a series of 4-hour sessions designed to provide hands-on experiene to high school students interested in exploring opportunities in electronics careers. Program open to qualified sophomore through senio students and educators. Explore basic electroics, telecommunications, biomedical technology and controls and instrumenttion in hnds-on sessions. Finale includes lunch.
Chicago Campus
Saturday, October 24, 2009, Saturday, October 31, 2009, Saturday, November 7, 2009 and Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:00 AM to Noon
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Health Information Technology
Discover a field that works with administrators, physicians, nurses and other clinicians to achieve total health information solutions for patients and service providers. Includes hands-on activity and an employer panel. Open to sophmore to senior students and educators. Lunch provided.
Chicago Campus - November 17, 2009 - 10:00 AM to Noon
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Careers in Networks
Network 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 educators. Lunch provided.
Chicago Campus - January (date TBD)
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
netbuilders
netbuilders is a six-day summer scholars program that focuses on technology , career awareness and business skills. Up to 5 students and 1 educator per high school may attend. qualified high schools students entering their sophomore to senior year will experience technology by exploring the internet and learning to create a high school web site. Professional skills are enhanced by learning and applying presentation skills. Lunch is provided at finale event.
Chicago Campus - June (dates TBD)
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Careers in Technology
Explore opportunities in technology carees. Sophomores to seniors can discover telecommunications and computer technology in hands-on sessions. Lunch provided.
Chicago Loop Center - February (date TBD)
Gurnee Center - March (date TBD)
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
Web Graphic Design
Hands-on workshop that provides information on web site creation using design elements such as color, form, function and perspective. Discover more about graphic design career opportunities. Lnnch provided.
Chicago Campus - March (date TBD)
Gurnee Center - March (date TBD)
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
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 emale professionals. Call now to reserve a table for ten at one of our regional events. (250 participants maximum) Meal provided.
Chicago Area March (date TBD)
For more information please call (773) 697-2002 or email kkushino@devry.edu
