REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! October STEMworks Solutions Challenge

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Registration for our next EDA Funded STEMworks Solutions Challenge is now open!

Background: For this challenge, we have partnered with Kama’aina Tech Solutions, a local IT company which specializes in providing IT and Cybersecurity solutions to Hawaii businesses. Both KTS and STEMworks are partners on a statewide IT sector partnership, which has determined that we need more local IT/Cybersecurity talent to fill the current and projected IT & Cybersecurity jobs across the state.

Challenge: Students will have the unique opportunity to learn more about the state of the IT workforce in Hawaii, and using entrepreneurship strategies, develop a solution in the form of a business proposal. Students will consider the following questions: "What can you do to inspire young people to seek IT careers here in Hawaii?" "How can we create a more supportive culture for IT/Cybersecurity talent in Hawaii?"

Eligibility: This challenge is open to individuals or teams of up to four, currently enrolled in high school from a participating STEMworks school.

Important Dates:

  • Team registrations are due on Wednesday, Oct 5th. Register here: https://bit.ly/SSITCyber

  • On Thursday, Oct. 6th, I'll send out the challenge information packet and professional development schedule. The information packet will provide additional background information, a suggested timeline for completing the challenge, and details regarding what to submit.

  • The Kickoff Event will be held virtually on Monday, Oct. 10th after school. We'll send all the meeting details to the registered participants along with the challenge information packet.

  • The challenge will run from Oct. 10th - Nov. 4th

  • Proposed solutions will be due on Friday, Nov. 4th at 5:00PM

Prizes: The STEMworks Solution winner(s) will be invited to participate in a paid, 6-week internship with KTS to prototype and further develop their solution and will also receive an additional prize (to be revealed later)!

Please let me know if you have any questions!