Modeled after leading tech and education conferences, Nextech Navigate is a four-hour virtual computer science experience designed to inspire Indiana students in grades 8–12 to explore postsecondary pathways in technology and see themselves as the innovators of tomorrow.
Open to all students statewide, Navigate allows participants to build their own agenda and choose sessions focused on Indiana’s tech community, real-world CS applications, and postsecondary and career pathways.
Continuing to build each year, Navigate has influenced high schools students statewide. Thank you to the tech community for continuing to build the next generation of tech talent by sharing their stories and knowledge.
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Schools
3,330
Students
116
Sessions
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Industry Speakers
Student Outcomes
Nextech Navigate aims to expose students to many facets of the tech world and career paths by:
- Building understanding of applications, tools and technologies while exploring CS concepts.
- Increasing knowledge of post-secondary opportunities and build career readiness skills.
- Gaining awareness of Indiana technology and tech-enabled organizations and potential tech jobs within the state.
- Exercising choice by selecting and creating their own conference experience and agenda.
- Increasing motivation to pursue a post-secondary career in technology and to pursue a career in Indiana.
Most students were very happy and want you to offer the event every year! I hope you do to.
Teacher
Navigate Participant
I enjoyed how interactive the event was. I also like how we were able to talk to about future education and careers.
Student
Navigate Participant
I enjoyed the presentations I attended and the assistance / support I received before the event, Great job.
Student
Navigate Participant