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Mission

Through a triple focus on technology exploration, leadership development, and college preparation, ITA offers diverse high school students the skills, resources, and support needed to become strong candidates for admission to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Vision

Empower today’s student for tomorrow’s future.

Core Values

At ITA, we love our students and believe in their ability to achieve their goals and their dreams. Our work together is guided by these core values:

  • We have serious fun together.
  • We engage in the art of collaboration.
  • We inspire a love for learning.
  • We lift up diverse voices.
  • We foster a supportive community.

Our Impact

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ITA began in 2000 with a small cohort of students in Madison, WI.

In 2013, ITA developed and launched ITA-Lac du Flambeau and ITA-Oneida to reach and serve more Native American students and students from rural communities.

As we approach 25 years, ITA has enrolled over 700 first-generation, economically disadvantaged and diverse high school students from Lac du Flambeau, Madison, and Oneida.

Since the graduating Class of 2024, 549 students have successfully completed ITA.

  • 326 ITA graduates (60%) accepted to UW-Madison.
  • 273 ITA graduates (50%) enrolled at UW-Madison.

Over 96% of ITA graduates have matriculated into post-secondary options.

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News

  • ITA sailing with Hoofers

    ITA’s summer of fun & learning

    By Brenda Vazquez Carranza This summer, the Information Technology Academy (ITA) students across various locations had a blast with an array of activities designed to engage, educate and entertain. The summer program was a memorable …

  • Autumn Delebreau from ITA-Oneida, Kloey Ambriz from ITA-Madison and Dominic Wilde from ITA- Lac du Flambeau, this years’ Legacy of Excellence Award recipients.

    ITA celebrates the Class of 2024

    By Ninoska Picon On Saturday, June 1st, the Information Technology Academy (ITA) hosted their annual graduation for the class of 2024. 34 students were recognized for their achievements and successful completion of the ITA program. …

  • Orchard Ridge 5th Grade Student presenting their game proposal, along with Teacher playing ITA student’s resulting game. ITA Roadshow, May 29, 2024.

    ITA students program games designed by 5th grade students

    ITA students brought game proposals to life for Orchard Ridge fifth graders in a collaborative program designed to teach coding and storytelling to young technologists.

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Questions?

Reach out to your case manager or email us at ita@doit.wisc.edu.

ITA: Information Technology Academy