Equipping Future Workforce Through a Hands-on Tech Immersion Program
High Schoolers Click Here to Apply Today!
The Town of Truckee, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Tahoe Truckee Airport District, and the Truckee Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the launch of Truckee North Tahoe Tech Teens (TNT Tech Teens), a new workforce initiative focused on promoting the diverse range of tech-related jobs available to our Truckee and Tahoe students.
This seven-week series, starting Thursday, March 27, and running weekly through Thursday, May 16, will expose Truckee and North Tahoe high school students to various technology sectors and highlight their practical applications in different career fields. The goal is to inspire and prepare students for diverse opportunities in our region. This program benefits students and participating organizations by boosting community engagement, building connections with potential future talent, and nurturing a workforce adept in various modern skills.
Local high schoolers are invited to dive deep into the technology powering our community and learn the “Behind the Scenes” of how important technology is to the success of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Over the program, students will learn hands-on at key locations and explore technologies such as Air Traffic Control towers at the Tahoe Truckee Airport, surgery robots at Tahoe Forest Health System, and policing technologies in action at the Town of Truckee. In addition to the six organizations that participated last year, students will also learn about technologies used at California High Patrol, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and they will have a dedicated class on Cyber Security. The TNT Tech Teens program culminates with a career-building workshop, equipping students with valuable resume and interview skills. Students who complete the entire program will receive a certificate of completion from the Town of Truckee Mayor.
TNT Tech Teens is open to all 9th—12th grade students living in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Students interested in participating must apply by Friday, March 7, 2025. The application can be found at https://forms.gle/KXqzgyHMwRxDr7yf9. For any questions regarding the application process, contact Jessica Penman, President and CEO of the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, at jessica@truckee.com.
