Girls Gaming Academy

The TEC Girls Gaming Academy is a fun, interactive way to get young women interested in STEM careers by involving them in game development.

The TEC 2023 Girls Gaming Academy is a two-week program for area girls age 13-18. Funded in part by a Community Action Grant by AAUW, it is a fun, relaxed way to get young women interested in the many different skills involved in game design, including art and graphics, 3D modeling, coding, animation, lighting, audio, etc... It is being offered in Summer 2023 because of limited seating (currently 8 seats). The cost has been kept intentionally low and the primary instructor is a female gaming student from IUP. Help will be provided by a gaming professor from the Communications Media Dept at IUP and other gaming students. Classes run from 1 - 4 pm, Mon-Fri for two weeks. To register click July 31-Aug 11. Contact info@TECenter.org for more information.  

Game Development for Teens

This summer (2023) the TEC is offering a full schedule of Tech Summer Camps for students aged 11-17 yrs old. The TEC Game Development for Teens camp is very similar to the Girls Gaming Academy but thanks to funding from CNB Bank it can be offered to girls or boys at a reduced price.  It is a fun, relaxed way to get youth interested in the many different skills involved in game design, including art and graphics, 3D modeling, coding, animation, lighting, audio, etc... It is being offered twice in Summer 2023 because of limited seating (currently 9 seats). The camp runs from 8:30 - 11:30 am in the morning Mon-Fri for two weeks. Register here for the June 5-16 camp or the July 10-21 camp. For more information feel free to reach out to info@TECenter.org

Photography and Editing for Teens

Teens (11-18yrs old) who really want to know how to use their camera will enjoy this fun and relaxed introduction to photography and photo editing. Led by a young professional photographer, and assisted by a professor from the Communications Media Dept at IUP, this workshop will combine outdoor photo shoots with photo editing. Participants will have the chance to print and take home a large-format image each week. No experience necessary. A DSLR camera is recommended. The camp runs from 8:30-11:30 am in the morning Mon-Fri for two weeks. Register here for the June 19-30 session.   For more information feel free to reach out to info@TECenter.org

VR, Avatars, and Animation

Teens (11-18 yrs old) who are really into gaming will love this workshop. Using a 3D scanner, they will scan their own face and body, build a 3D model, learn to animate it, and then have it come to life in Meta Quest 2 headsets using the Unity game engine. No experience necessary. The camp runs from 1 - 4 pm in the afternoon Mon-Fri for two weeks. Register here for the June 19-30 session or for the July 17-28 session.   For more information feel free to reach out to info@TECenter.org

IT Training for Military-related

Get CompTIA+ Certified for Free!

Free 8 week program to learn CompTIA ITF and A+ certifications open to military-related personnel. Convenient evenings. All materials provided. Certification exam paid for. Flyer available here.

Remember:

• Rolling start times - reach out for more information
• at the TEC in downtown Indiana

Contact info@TECenter.org for more information on how to register