The Technica Fellowship Program is an 9-week initiative, running from June to August, designed for students of all skill levels — especially those with less technical experience who are eager to grow!
Project Work Sessions / Technical Workshops: Hands-on work on technical projects, guided learning sessions, and skill-building workshops.
Professional Development Workshops: Workshops focused on career growth, including resume building, interview prep, networking, and tech industry insights
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Bonding Workshops: Fun, interactive workshops designed to build team cohesion, foster relationships, and explore topics related to personal growth and community building
I remember going into the summer before freshman year with almost no web development experience and ended the summer having created my own personal website that I still use today. I absolutely loved the program and meeting other incoming freshmen going into computer science, everyone was super welcoming and we bonded a lot even though meetings were online.
Being a fellow at Technica introduced me to so many things, not just computer science; I was able to meet great people, learn about web development, and grow professionally. Having little to no experience beforehand, the Technica community supported me every step of the way and I really enjoyed my time in this program!
My experience as a Technica Fellow was both challenging and transformative. The projects we worked on, including working with APIs (something I hadn’t done before), pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and develop new technical skills. The supportive environment was invaluable — the directors and other fellows made it easy to feel comfortable and confident. I especially loved the bonding sessions, which helped me build lasting connections. I'm still very close with many of the fellows and even a couple of the directors who led those sessions! This experience not only helped me grow my coding skills but also made me more confident in my abilities as a developer.
My experience as a Fellow with Technica was amazing! It helped me develop a community of friends in tech before I started school which was very helpful. The skills and friends I've made through the program has been very beneficial to me starting out as a freshman.
I'm really glad I applied to the Fellowship the summer before my freshman year at UMD. Beyond all of the technical skills I gained through the collaborative project, I really enjoyed getting to know the other fellows and the organizers. The Fellowship introduced me to a community of individuals with similar interests and backgrounds to me, and I'm still close with many of the friends I made during that time! The professional development workshops were also very helpful for tips like networking and resume-building, which helped me land my internship this summer!
By the end of the Technica Fellowship Program, fellows will:
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