The program is free, offers hands-on experience, industry site visits, and the opportunity to earn college credit and industry certifications, with a potential $200 stipend upon completion.
The NOVA Bridge Program in Engineering Technology is a free summer program designed for high school juniors and seniors to explore in-demand technology careers. Participants engage in hands-on activities across various fields, including engineering, engineering technology, information technology (IT), and computer science. The program aims to bridge the gap between high school and college by providing early exposure to college expectations and career pathways. Students gain practical skills through activities such as cybersecurity labs, computer assembly, and pneumatic simulator exercises. The program also includes valuable industry site visits to academic and industry partners like George Mason University, Capital One, Micron Technology, CoreSite, Digital Realty, Iron Mountain, STACK Infrastructure, and QTS data centers. Students can also earn college credit for courses like College Success Skills (SDV 101) and Industrial Safety (SAF 130), which are required for Engineering Technology credentials at NOVA. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to earn credit for prior learning by enrolling in free asynchronous courses such as OSHA-10 and the Google IT Support Certificate. The program culminates in a final session covering NOVA pathways and outlining next steps, with eligible students receiving a $200 stipend upon completion.
A typical day involves hands-on learning activities in engineering, IT, and computer science, such as cybersecurity labs or pneumatic simulator exercises, along with potential industry site visits to tech companies or academic partners.
This program is ideal for high school juniors and seniors who are exploring career paths in engineering technology, data center operations, information technology, and computer science and want hands-on experience and college preparation.
Multiple Locations (various NOVA campuses)
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