Information Technology Academy (ITA) is a pre-college program that provides high school students from the Lac du Flambeau, Madison, and Oneida communities and surrounding areas the opportunity to reach their full potential through hands-on technology coursework, college preparatory academics, and personal wellness development that supports their successful completion of high school and matriculation into higher education.
A primary goal of the ITA program is to prepare students to be competitive applicants for UW–Madison. Upon completion of the ITA program and acceptance to UW–Madison, graduates become People Scholars and are eligible to receive a 4-year, undergraduate, tuition-only scholarship to UW–Madison.
(Note: Being an ITA participant does not guarantee admission to UW–Madison or any post-secondary school. ITA is at no-cost to participants.)
Our Impact
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.
ITA now reaches approximately 180 first generation, underrepresented high school students from three cohorts in Lac du Flambeau, Madison, and Oneida.
519 students have successfully completed ITA.
- 280 ITA graduates (53%) enrolled at UW-Madison.
- 239 ITA graduates (46%) enrolled in 13 other post-secondary institutions.
Over 95% of ITA graduates have matriculated into post-secondary options.
News
Information Technology Academy welcomes Paula Rabideaux
Information Technology Academy (ITA) is pleased to welcome Paula Rabideaux as a new Tribal Sites Manager. Kamewanukiw Paula Rabideaux is Turtle Clan from the Menominee Nation. She has degrees in American Indian Studies, Early Childhood …
August 31, 2023
MMSD freshman and sophomores expand their tech skills in ITA summer camp
In an immersive and engaging two-week journey, freshmen and sophomores from MMSD schools came together at the 9th and 10th Grade ITA Camps to explore the realms of technology and creativity. With a rich blend …
August 24, 2023
Information Technology Academy welcomes Liliana Teniente
Information Technology Academy (ITA) is pleased to welcome Liliana Teniente as a new ITA instructor. Liliana (she/her/ella) is excited to return to ITA as the new Leadership & Career Services Specialist. Liliana is a double-Badger …
August 15, 2023- More News posts
Questions?
Reach out to your case manager or email us at ita@doit.wisc.edu.
