The Information Technology Academy’s Madison program (ITA Madison) hosted its inaugural Career Central event on Saturday, November 17 to help students consider and prepare for potential careers in the IT profession. The event featured guests such as Vickie Arenson, a recruitment coordinator with UW-Madison’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), and activities tailored to each cohort. …
On May 1, 2018, Information Technology Academy (ITA) took ITA Madison Student Ambassadors to Orchard Ridge Elementary School for a Technology Road Show. The annual event aims to engage younger students through technology-based projects, and it is an opportunity to expose the elementary school community of students, teachers, and administrators to ITA’s program and mission as well as inspired …
Information Technology Academy (ITA) senior Gaoza (Jennifer) Xiong won a QuestBridge scholarship, valued at more than $280,000 over four years. Jennifer has been accepted to attend Stanford University in fall 2018. QuestBridge is a nonprofit that connects the nation’s high-achieving, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities. In QuestBridge’s 2017 National College Match, 15,606 students applied to be …
On April 25, 2017, Information Technology Academy (ITA) took ITA Madison Student Ambassadors to Nuestro Mundo Elementary School for a Technology Road Show. The annual event aims to engage younger students through technology-based projects, and it is an opportunity to expose the elementary school community of students, teachers, and administrators to ITA’s program and mission. Elementary school students played …
On April 26, 2016, Information Technology Academy (ITA) took ITA Madison Student Ambassadors to Emerson Elementary School for a Road Show. The annual event aims to engage younger students through technology-based projects, and it is an opportunity to expose the elementary school community of students, teachers, and administrators to ITA’s program and mission. Upon suggestion of ITA graduate Jacob …
This January, the Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) recognized the accomplishments of two Information Technology Academy (ITA) Madison students. Cynthia Maduka, a senior at East High School, was awarded the 2016 Betty Franklin-Hammonds Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, created in honor of one of Madison’s most inspirational leaders, rewards the accomplishments of graduating seniors who have overcome economic and …