Code Differently Ignite · DE High School Juniors & Seniors
Explore technology.
Explore technology.
Build your future.
A year-round technology exposure, experiential learning, and work-experience program — progressing from foundational exploration to hands-on projects and meaningful workplace experience.
No advanced technology experience is required. Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn.
How you'll progress
- Phase I: Foundational Exposure Explore tech careers, build core skills You start here
- Phase II: Experiential LearningHands-on, employer-connected projects
- Phase III: Work ExperienceSupervised, real workplace opportunities
- College & Workforce TransitionA plan for what's next
Your future doesn't begin after graduation. It begins now.
Format
Year-round program
Foundational → Experiential → Work Experience
Eligibility
Juniors & Seniors
Currently attending a Delaware high school
Experience
No experience required
Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn
Cost
No cost to participate
For students who meet eligibility requirements
Summers
Concentrated tech growth
Intensive training and project work each summer
Work Experience
Paid opportunities possible
For eligible students who advance to Phase III
The Program
A progressive pathway, not a one-time program.
Students explore technology careers and build the foundational technical and professional skills to succeed — digital literacy, AI fundamentals, coding, robotics, productivity tools, career exploration, professional communication, teamwork, financial literacy, employer Tech Talks, and workplace tours. No advanced technology experience is required.
Students move from learning about technology to applying it — technology projects, workplace simulations, employer-sponsored challenges, job-shadowing, industry credential prep, and team-based problem solving. Students also strengthen resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interview skills, and professional portfolios.
Dedicated time to accelerate technical development through intensive instruction and immersive project work — AI, coding, robotics, data, digital tools, technology in agriculture, employer-led challenges, industry certifications, portfolio development, internships, and college or apprenticeship prep. Each summer builds on the last.
Students explore college programs, certifications, apprenticeships, internships, and career opportunities, with support on resumes, interviews, professional networking, career planning, and the transition into postsecondary education or employment.
Instructors, career coaches, mentors, employers, and community partners help students set goals, address challenges, strengthen workplace habits, and prepare for new opportunities — academic guidance, career coaching, mentoring, financial literacy, and continued follow-up throughout the program.
Students who complete the foundational and experiential phases may progress into supervised work-experience opportunities — paid work experiences, internships, employer-based projects, apprenticeship-connected activities, and community or business projects. Requires availability during the school year, including possible after-school, evening, weekend, or approved school-day hours. Advancement depends on attendance, performance, eligibility, and professional readiness. Work-experience placement is not guaranteed.
Eligible students may receive wages or incentives for approved work experiences. Payments depend on funding requirements, participation, attendance, and the type of opportunity.
How To Apply
Four steps to a seat.
1
Apply
Complete the online application to get started.
2
Eligibility review
Qualified applicants are contacted to complete an eligibility review and submit required documentation.
3
Interview
We'll talk through the program, your goals, and what you're hoping to get out of it.
4
Enrollment
Accepted students complete enrollment and begin Phase I.
Step 1
Minimum requirements to apply
- ✓Current Delaware high school studentJunior or senior standing.
- ✓No advanced technology experience requiredCuriosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn.
- ✓Available for program componentsMay include after-school, evening, weekend, or approved school-day hours in later phases.
- ✓Parent or guardian consentCD confirm — consent/enrollment requirements for minors
There is no cost to participate for students who meet the program's eligibility requirements. Qualified applicants will be contacted to complete an eligibility review, submit required documentation, and participate in an interview.
Submitting an application does not guarantee admission or enrollment.
Questions
Ignite is a year-round program that helps Delaware high school juniors and seniors progress from foundational technology exposure to experiential learning and work experience.
The program is designed for current juniors and seniors attending a Delaware high school who meet the program's eligibility requirements.
No advanced technology experience is required. Students begin with foundational learning and progress as their skills, confidence, and readiness grow.
Students begin with foundational exposure, advance into experiential learning, and may progress into work experience after demonstrating consistent attendance, participation, skill development, professionalism, and workplace readiness.
Summers focus on concentrated technology growth. Students participate in intensive training, advanced projects, credential preparation, employer challenges, career exploration, and other immersive experiences.
Students who advance into the work-experience phase must have the ability and availability to work during the school year.
No. Work-experience opportunities depend on successful completion of earlier phases, eligibility, attendance, performance, professional readiness, student availability, and employer opportunities.
Eligible students may receive wages or incentives for approved work experiences and program milestones. Payments depend on funding requirements, participation, attendance, and the type of opportunity.
There is no cost for students who meet the program's eligibility requirements.
Students receive support as they transition into college, an apprenticeship, additional technical training, an internship, or the workforce.
Complete the online application. Qualified applicants will be contacted to complete an eligibility review, submit required documentation, and participate in an interview.
Explore. Experience. Work. Advance.
Your future does not begin after graduation. It begins with the skills, relationships, and experiences you build today.
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