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Congratulations to the 2024 TESI Program participants!
TESI | Technology Exploration Summer Institute
TESI (Technology Career Exploration Summer Institute) is a free four-week to six-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 early applicants.
The program has expanded to offer TWO offerings:
- TESI Fundamentals – June 16th- July 12th
- Explore the six main domains of ICT.
- Visit local worksites that showcase the wide variety of the use of technology in the industry.
- TESI AI – July 14th – 25th
- Priority is given to students who have completed TESI Fundamentals or have the equivalent knowledge base
- Dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and many other domains.
- Explore careers through a 6-hour, work-based learning experience with one of our industry partners.
Instructors
- TESI Fundamentals: Clay McGlaughlin, College of the Redwoods Instructor
- TESI AI: Aletta Sauer, Retired Eureka High School Computer Programming and Engineering Teacher
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.”
“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.”
2025 Program Dates
TESI Fundamentals: June 16 – July 11, 2025
TESI AI: July 14-25, 2025
*No program on 6/19, 7/4, 7/5
Application period opens March 2025
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 arocha@hcoe.org.
Program Information
Career & College Coordinator
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
Guest Speakers
- Bori Mazzag – Cal Poly Humboldt
- Bien Hou – TESI Graduate – 2022, 2023
Internship Sponsors
- HCOE IT Department
- SHN Engineering
- Coast Central Credit Union
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