Project Digital Jumpstart
Project Digital Jumpstart (PDJ) is a program designed to enhance digital skills training and employment opportunities for high school students in high-growth digital industries. Participants engage in coursework in IT Essentials and Computer Forensics with the opportunity to earn up to six (6) college credits. Additionally, experiential learning experiences across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, CISCO network administration and life skills workshops enhance their hands-on curricular experience. PDJ is a partnership between the White Plains Youth Bureau and The College of Westchester.
November-May – Saturdays, 9:30-1:30 at College of Westchester- 325 Central Ave, White Plains
July and August, Monday-Thursday 9:30-1:30 @ College of Westchester *paid summer employment opportunity
This program is FREE.
Youth must be 14-18, and a current high school student to participate. They must complete and submit an application and be available for the date and timeframe of the scheduled classes. Youth will be required to obtain working papers for the summer paid component.
Youth can express interest in participating in the school year component by emailing Patti Staffiero @ pstaffiero@whiteplainsny.gov. For the summer paid component, the summer employment application can be downloaded from the Summer Employment Program page.
- AGES SERVED
- High School, 14-18 years
- GENDER SERVED
- Both Male & Female
- PROGRAM CONTACT PERSON
- Patricia Staffiero
- 914-422-6722
- pstaffiero@whiteplainsny.gov
