WrighTek Academy

Program Description

WrighTek Academy Initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities are intended to strengthen the teaching and study of information technology, in subjects such as:

  • IT Management: Leadership in the IT industry best practice and educational credentials.
  • IT Infrastructure: Learning how cloud platforms, networking, and basic cabling work.
  • Information Systems Research: Studying how organizations generate business value from information technology.
  • Digital Business: Investigating the latest trends and techniques in digital (internet-enabled) business.
  • Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: Focused on the strategic, managerial, and operational issues related to cybersecurity.

WrighTek Academy Initiatives May:

  • Support new information technology programs (which may include but are not limited to new information technology majors/minors, freshman (must be enrolled in two IT focused courses), sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
  • Integrate substantial information technology content for developmental courses that focus on basic troubleshooting in networking, applications, and technology support.
  • Develop or substantially enhance bridge programs for all students within the program; offer opportunities for students to create together, to improve their ability to work in teams using AGILE/SCRUM processes.
  • Help institutions create or enhance internship and career opportunities for Information Technology students.

Enrollment Eligibility Criteria Includes:

  • Currently enrolled student
  • Open to all Information Technology majors, Information System majors, and Software Engineer majors
  • Must be currently enrolled in at least 2 IT focused courses
  • 2.5 GPA or higher