The DeVry University Houston campus offers a variety of Community Outreach programs for educators and high school students to take advantage of throughout the school year. Review the details below and for additional information visit the DeVry University high school web site.
CareeReality® Workshop
Tech Day
HerWorld®
Entrepreneur Workshop
Passport2College
CareeReality® Workshop for Educators
Ideal for local, state and national educator conferences as well as district meetings and teacher in-service days, the CareeReality workshop was designed to assist educators in helping their students in the career decision-making process using the Four Principles of Student Success.
CareeReality examines such areas as:
1. The continuing impact of technology on the economy and the world around us
2. Current and future "breakthrough" career fields
3. New skills and capabilities that will ensure maximum employability
4. Preparation today for tomorrow's competitive marketplace
Each educator who attends the workshop will receive a valuable resource binder containing information on future career trends, a series of quizzes, interactive activities, case studies, and a host of exercises that they can utilize in their classrooms. Breakfast or lunch is provided by DeVry University. A CareeReality workshop can be scheduled within 30 days for up to 150 participants.
Call 713.973.3003 or email hou-outreach-services@devry.edu to book a CareeReality Workshop.
Tech Day
Geared toward high school students enrolled in CATE courses, Tech Day contains interactive workshops that will give students the opportunity to discover and evaluate key technology applications through hands-on exploration. Tech Day events can be tailored to address a broad spectrum of student education needs such as Cisco Systems overview, robotics instruction, introductory electronics, computer programming, and database creation. Educators can contact the Community Outreach office to specify activity requests. Each of the interactive workshops is designed to give students a realistic view of how to execute a technical application within a team. The day begins at 9:00 am and ends at 1:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch is provided by DeVry University. A Tech Day can be scheduled within 10 business days for up to 150 participants.
Call 713.973.3049 or email hou-outreach-services@devry.edu to book a Tech Day.
HerWorld®
HerWorld is designed to increase young women's awareness of their vital importance in technology-related careers. According to the American Association of University Women, technology classes, stereotypes about appropriate careers for girls, a lack of female role models and the absence of basic career information dampened girls' interest in technology-related careers. HerWorld addresses girls' perceptions of technology-related careers by introducing them to female volunteers who work in technology, an industry that is consistently dominated by men. Students and educators are exposed to an eventful day full of hands-on activities and useful information. The day begins at 9:00 am and ends at 2:00pm. Breakfast and lunch is provided by DeVry University. HerWorld occurs once a year and can accommodate up to 350 participants.
Call 713.973.3049 or email hou-outreach-services@devry.edu to reserve your group's space at HerWorld.
Entrepreneur Workshop
The interactive Entrepreneur Workshop grants students and educators the opportunity to discover which of the 9 Entrepreneur personality types ("E types") suits them best. This workshop is excellent for educators and students interested in business. The Entrepreneur Workshop is 3 hours in length and was created for high school seniors and adults. DeVry University will provide meal accommodations. An Entrepreneur Workshop can be scheduled within 10 business days for up to 150 participants.
Call 713.973.3049 or email hou-outreach-services@devry.edu to book an Entrepreneur Workshop.
Passport2College
This summer program is specifically tailored for current high school juniors with promise and potential. DeVry University's Passport2College program offers students the opportunity to participate in a college course with other high school juniors while gaining college credit. Through the program, students can explore an area being considered for a college major; meet other students from greater Houston high schools with common interests and obtain tuition-free college credit from DeVry University, a nationally recognized college near their own neighborhood. Students must be current high school juniors with an educator recommendation possessing a 2.7 or greater G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale. Click for the summer course selection. The 2008 Passport2College application deadline is Wednesday, May 14, 2008. The 2008 program begins on Monday, June 2, 2008 and ends on Friday, June 27, 2008. Students may apply over the phone, 713.973.3049, via email hou-outreach-services@devry.edu or online.
