During the Intensive Immersion Program, students learn to develop software, build problem-solving skills, understand fundamental business principles, think like entrepreneurs, explore issues around personal identity and community awareness, explore social justice issues, and be strong leaders.
How do I apply to join The Hidden Genius Project Immersion Program?
Interested youth may apply for the next Immersion Program cohort at www.hiddengeniusproject.org/
How much does The Hidden Genius Project's Intensive Immersion Program cost?
Whether it be the Intensive Immersion Program or short-term Catalyst programming, The Hidden Genius Project’s activities are free to all participants.
What if I don't have a computer at home?
The Hidden Genius Project provides technology for use at all its programming sites. Intensive Immersion Program participants eventually receive their own personal computers, which they can keep following program completion.
How long does the Intensive Immersion Program last?
The Intensive Immersion Program requires a commitment of at least 15 months. A typical cohort cycle begins with a seven-week summer (40 hours per week), continues with weekly after-school programming at least one weekend day throughout the school year, and culminates in one more full seven-week summer. After that period, students may opt to continue programming to further develop their skills and/or projects.
Who is the ideal participant for The Hidden Genius Project Intensive Immersion Program?
The ideal participant for The Hidden Genius Project’s Intensive Immersion Program is a Black male entering 9th-11th grade, and is willing to commit to at least 15 months and 800 hours of programming to transform their lives and communities.
It is not necessary for them to have any experience with developing technology, but they should be very enthusiastic about the prospect of learning to build innovative projects. There is no minimum GPA requirement, nor are there any expectations around prior experience/leadership accomplishments.
We place an emphasis on serving young people that would not normally have the means to access such an opportunity.
What are the requirements to be admitted to the Intensive Immersion Program cohort?
The Intensive Immersion Program cohort is a 15-month, 800-hour intensive cohort-based program for Black male youth of high school age.
- Applicants for the Immersion Program should be rising 9th through rising 11th graders going into summer 2022. That is, applicants should be entering 9th through 11th grade starting fall 2022.
- Applicants for the Immersion Program must be able to access programming sites in person and remotely on a consistent, on time basis, both during summer and fall.
- Applicants for the Intensive Immersion Program need not have experience with technology, computer science, or business. They need only demonstrate a willingness to collaborate as part of this dynamic program and be part of a cohort of brilliant Black male youth.
- Applicants for the Intensive Immersion Program should identify as a Black male.