SITES (Youth Programs)
👩🏽💻 SITES (Youth Programs) - Developing the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
BDPA Cleveland’s Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship (SITES) program equips high school students with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to become the next generation of tech innovators and leaders. Through a powerful blend of immersive training, mentorship, and national competition, SITES transforms raw potential into tangible talent—preparing students to thrive in today’s digital economy.
🔍 What is SITES?
The SITES program provides hands-on STEM and IT learning for high schoolers across Cleveland. Whether they’re writing code, building software, or presenting tech research, students gain real-world experience that prepares them for higher education and tech careers.
💻 High School Coding Competition (HSCC)
A national, fast-paced challenge where students collaborate to build and present fully functional tech solutions. Under the guidance of industry mentors, participants sharpen their coding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
🧠 IT Showcase
A platform for innovation and original thinking, where students research, design, and pitch technology solutions that address real-world problems—developing both technical and presentation skills along the way.
🏆 Why SITES Matters
- Builds critical STEM and IT skills in underrepresented communities
- Creates access to national exposure, mentorship, and career pathways
- Fosters confidence, purpose, and innovation in every student
- By nurturing curiosity and capability early on, SITES ensures that talented students don’t just dream of leading in tech—they’re prepared to do it.
🤝 Sponsor Value
Partnering with SITES isn’t just a sponsorship—it’s an investment in the future of tech.
✅ Fuel Innovation
Your support provides students with the training, equipment, and travel needed to compete and grow.
✅ Promote STEM Equity
Align your brand with a proven initiative focused on inclusive excellence in tech education.
✅ Meet Future Leaders
Engage with a diverse pool of high-potential students who are eager to make an impact.
🚀 Let’s Build What’s Next—Together
SITES is transforming lives, communities, and the future of tech—one student at a time.
👉 Click the “Let’s Talk Sponsorship” button below to schedule a conversation about sponsoring SITES or another impactful BDPA initiative.
Let’s shape the future, together.