Humboldt County Office of Education: Technology Exploration Summer Institute (TESI)

TESI | Technology Exploration Summer Institute

TESI (Technology Career Exploration Summer Institute) is a free four-week summer education program that allows local high school students to explore career fields in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

*Space is limited! Priority may be given to upperclassmen.

  • Explore the six main domains of ICT. 
  • Visit local worksites that showcase the wide variety of the use of technology in the industry.

Instructor

  • Clay McGlaughlin, College of the Redwoods Instructor

Why should you apply?

  • Explore various technology careers
  • Gain experience in the industry
  • Will receive credit from College of the Redwoods

Topics Overview

  • Introduction to ICT
  • IT Concepts and Terminology
  • Infrastructure
  • Applications & Software
  • Software Development
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Security

Also included: Three days of touring ICT worksites and talking with industry professionals.

I think TESI was a nice experience, especially as a great foundation. I am thankful for the information and resources I got from TESI.”

Divjot Purewal

2023 TESI I Graduate

“I loved seeing the business side of a technology company. I liked seeing how the company uses its products. I also enjoyed meeting the nice members of the company and discussing their job roles.”

Rebeka Hang

2023 TESI II Graduate

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2026 Program Dates

TESI Fundamentals: June 15 – July 10, 2026
*No program on 6/19 or 7/3

Application Period: Feb. 1 – April 3

Program Locations

Humboldt County Office of Education
901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka

College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka

To be on our email list for program updates, email Ann Marie Rocha at agildersleeve@hcoe.org. 

Program Information

Ann Marie Gildersleeve
Program and Event Coordinator
707-441-3954

Career & College Coordinator

Tanya Trump
Director, Career & College Resources
707-441-4555

Field Trip Partners

  • SHN Engineering
  •  Crestmark Millworks
  • Harper Motors
  • HCOE IT Department
  • Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Access Humboldt
  • Coast Central Credit Union
  • HCOE Communication Department
  • Redwood Coast Energy Authority
  • County of Humboldt IT Department
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