BIC B[E]TA Program Application Period Closing Soon| 08:08AM / Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) is running their experiential learning program - B[E]TA - this summer for high school students entering their Junior or Senior year or those recently graduated.
The B[E]TA program is designed to connect students with local businesses, explore idea development and business strategies, and engage in technologies offered at the BIC.
Specifically, participants will learn:
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The entrepreneurship journey
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Business agility
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Key aspects of 3D printing
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Professional uses of virtual and augmented reality
The six week summer program will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; starting Tuesday, July 5 running through Friday, Aug. 12. It will be held in-person at the Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield, MA and will also include tours of local businesses.
Participants will receive a $1,500 stipend.
In addition, there are two optional programs running at the BIC this summer that students can participate in. These programs are hosted and run by the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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Principals of Entrepreneurship: students will develop entrepreneurship skills through the integration and application of Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Lean Canvas. This four week program will run July 18 – August 11 on Monday and Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
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College Planning Workshop: students will participate in a series of workshops that support the transition to college. This four week program will run July 5 – 27 on Tuesday and Wednesdays from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
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