Velocity Prep is a four-day summer exploration at Austin Community College that gives high school students a chance to learn about the different opportunities driving High Tech Austin. The program includes hands-on activities with computer animation, robotics, digital publishing, web design and others.

SEMI Workforce Development Institute is a five-day introduction to the engineering and technology facets of the semiconductor industry. This exciting program takes you inside the the world's leading research consortium, International SEMATECH, and shows you how to plug into one of this country's most dynamic business sectors--semiconductors and future technologies.

For information on how to apply for either of these programs, contact Heath K. Hignight (info@destinationdigital.org or heath@catf-austin.org).

Velocity Prep is offered through Austin Community College, go to http://www2.austincc.edu/csat/Velocity_Prep.html for more.