Trinity Tech-Edge Application – Strategic Initiatives

Are you ready to embark on an educational journey that merges the richness of liberal arts with cutting-edge technology?

Welcome to Tech-Edge 2024, a trailblazing program specially crafted to empower liberal arts scholars like you to soar in digital careers.

Tech-Edge isn’t just a program; it's a launchpad into the tech universe for liberal arts students. It's where your unique perspective meets design thinking and digital innovation. Tech-Edge is one of the few technology programs designed specifically to give liberal arts students a leg up in digital careers.

We are beyond thrilled to welcome you into a community where liberal arts minds are redefining the tech landscape!

Eligibility:

• Open to undergraduate students who are pursuing or have recently completed undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts.

• No tech, business, or computer science experience necessary.

• Must have completed at least one year of full-time undergraduate study or be within two years of graduation.

Program Details:

• Schedule: Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (ET), May 20 - June 7.

• Location: Trinity Innovation Center, 1 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT.

*Note: No session on May 27 (Memorial Day).

Students are expected to be present for the entirety of the program to fully participate.

The program cost for Tech-Edge is $4,900. Click here for detailed program cost information and limited scholarship opportunities.

Application Requirements:

• Online application including short essay.

• A resume listing any work experience, extracurricular activities, and special skills.

• An official college transcript. (If you transferred, or have a separate transcript from studying abroad, please provide these, too.)

• Limited number of seats available: Apply Early! Application Deadline: February 16, 2024

* To be considered for internship, students are required to meet with Career & Life Design Coaches prior to interview with prospective employers

Please contact us at TechEdge@trincoll.edu with any questions.

Applicant Information

Name*

First Last

Pronoun

Birthdate*

Preferred Email Address*

Mobile Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Emergency Contact Name*

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone Number*

Email*

Academic Information

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university?*

Yes, I am currently an undergraduate student
No, I am a college graduate
No

Degree Program*

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Other

Please explain why you are not currently enrolled:*

(i.e. unexplained gaps in education, any probation or withdrawal from academic studies, etc).

Major (if declared)

Overall grade point average (GPA)*

Current or most recent college or university*

Graduation Date (MM/YY) (anticipated/actual)*

Other institutions attended

Transcript*

Please upload a copy of your entire transcript, including your most recent academic work. Unofficial transcript accepted with application; Official transcript required before May 17.

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.

For Trinity College Students and Graduates

Please provide your Trinity student ID number below, which will serve as your permission for us to procure your official transcript from the Registrar’s Office.

All other applicants, if you are unable to upload an official transcript, please mail an official transcript from each institution you attended sent to:

Nisha Joshee, Trinity College, Cornelia Center, Entrepreneurship Center, 114 Vernon St. Room 137, Hartford, CT 06106

Work Experience

Resume*

Please upload the most recent version of your resume.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Essay Question:

Please write a 1-to-2-page essay addressing the following questions regarding your interest in the Trinity Tech-Edge Program:

Briefly describe your interest in the Trinity Tech-Edge program. What do you hope to learn about the intersections of technology, innovation, and business?

Reflect on a time when you demonstrated flexibility in learning new things. Provide a specific instance from your academic journey, professional experiences, or extracurricular involvements.

Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team. This could be drawn from your academic projects, professional teamwork, or group activities in extracurricular settings. Share lessons you learned from this experience by highlighting what aspects were successful and what challenges you encountered.

Your essay should not only reflect your experiences and aspirations but also demonstrate your suitability for the Trinity Tech-Edge program. Please ensure that your writing is clear, concise, and free of any spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.

Essay:*

Please upload your essay.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Demographics

Your responses to these questions will not factor in your admissions decision. [Trinity College admits students of any race, creed, color, and national or ethnic origin, and regardless of sex or handicap. Trinity College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and loan programs.]

Gender (optional)

Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino - All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. (optional)

Yes
No

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please indicate how you identify yourself below.

Ethnic Origin (Optional, check all that apply)

Native American or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Asian or Asian American: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
Caucasian or White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Two or More: A person whose ethnic origins can be defined as more than one of the above categories.
I do not wish to provide this information.

Citizen Status (optional)

US Citizen or US National
US Dual Citizen
US Permanent Resident
US Refugee or Asylee
Other (Non-US)

Other

Do you require any particular accommodations to succeed in Tech-Edge?

This will also not factor in your admissions decision but will help us plan accordingly. [Trinity College admits students of any race, creed, color, and national or ethnic origin, and regardless of sex or handicap. Trinity College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and loan programs.].

How did you hear about Trinity College Tech-Edge?*

Trinity website
Trinity email announcement
Another student
Career Development or other student service
Faculty member or academic adviser
Social Media (FaceBook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
Web Search

Email