Power Up Your Future at CW
One Day. Three Powerful Skills.
A Head Start on College and Your Future.
Choose the workshop that interests you most and spend the day learning from CW faculty, experiencing college firsthand and building skills you can use now and in the future.
Choose Your Power Skill
Dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with this workshop designed for high school students. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of AI, its applications in various industries, and how it is shaping the future. The session covers machine learning, neural networks, and data science. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, students gain hands-on experience with AI tools and techniques and explore how AI can solve problems and create innovative solutions.
This workshop will help you connect your interests and strengths to real-world careers and the majors that lead you to success. You’ll take a fun career personality quiz, explore industry trends, and leave with a clearer picture of where you’re headed and how to get there.
Start strong this semester by learning the essential skills every successful student needs. This interactive session will teach you how to balance your schedule, manage your money, and sharpen your study skills. From creating a time-blocked calendar to understanding how credit works, this workshop will set you up for academic and personal success.
The Power of AI
Presented by Dr. Jacqueline Andrea Shaw, Associate Dean, School of Information Technology
Want to understand what AI is really all about and where it could take you? With more than 25 years of experience teaching and working in technology, Dr. Jacqueline Andrea Shaw knows how to make complex technology easier to understand and relevant to the real world. She’ll guide you through the fundamentals of AI, including machine learning, neural networks and data science, while showing you how these technologies are already being used in everyday life and across different industries.
Through hands-on activities, real-world examples and the opportunity to explore AI tools, Dr. Shaw will help you see how AI can be used to solve problems, develop new ideas and create exciting career opportunities. You don’t need to be a tech expert, just bring your curiosity and be ready to explore what’s possible.
Discover Your Passion and Career Path
Presented by Robert F. Bohn, Adjunct Professor, School of Business
Not sure what you want to study or where your interests could take you? Professor Robert Bohn brings decades of teaching and real-world business experience to this interactive workshop designed to help you start figuring it out. You’ll take a fun career personality quiz, discover how your interests and strengths connect to college majors and careers, and explore trends shaping today’s job market. You’ll leave with new ideas, greater confidence, and a clearer picture of the paths that could be right for you.
Master Your Time, Money and Mind
Presented by Dr. Amanda Nugent, Associate Dean of Education
Want to feel more prepared for college and more in control of everything you have to juggle? Dr. Amanda Nugent is an experienced educator who is passionate about helping students develop the skills, confidence and habits they need to reach their goals. In this interactive workshop, she’ll show you practical ways to manage your time, your money and your schoolwork so you can start building good habits now.
You’ll learn how to create a schedule that actually works for you, understand important money basics like budgeting and credit, and discover strategies for studying and staying organized. You will learn to turn these everyday skills into tools you can use throughout high school, college and beyond.