GateWay Community College offers a variety of free summer programs for high school students.   The summer programs, most of which are conducted on the GateWay Community College campus, allow high school students to explore career opportunities and to transition from high school into a community college program of study. Participating students have the opportunity to earn college credit as well as to increase their awareness of the benefits of a college education.

American Indian Studies

This exciting program is available to Native American High School students attending local high school districts.  Students earn three college credits for AIS105, Introduction to American Indian Studies. Summer Session I starts in early June and Summer Session II start in early July. The Hoop of Learning scholarship pays for tuition, fees, textbooks, and bus tokens.  For information contact Henry Begay at (602) 286-8930 or henry.begay@gwmail.maricopa.edu, or view the Hoop of Learning Presentation.

Automotive

Are you interested in learning more about internal combustion engines and automotive careers?  During the Automotive Summer Program you will earn three college credits for AUT101, Internal Combustion Engines Theory, explore career opportunities in the automotive industry, and learn about GateWay's partnerships with Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. This seminar is funded by the East Valley and Western Maricopa Tech Prep Consortia. The 2008 application process for this program is now closed.

Business

In partnership with the City of Phoenix, students attend a four-week program that is designed to combine business education with work experience.  Students complete five college credits while gaining real life work experience, then compete in a business plan contest. The 2006 and 2007 winners of the business plan contest received a scholarship to GateWay Community College. 

“This program has helped me a lot; not many kids have the opportunity to get college credits before they finish high school. The program showed me that people care about my education and gave me the opportunity to know I can do it, “said Shyonia DeGrade, program participant.

“It is important for our youth to develop their entrepreneurial skills and talents to prepare them to think and process how businesses compete in today’s global economy,” said Roberto Franco, of the city’s Community and Economic Development Department. “This course will teach our youth that planning, hard work and research can lead to a successful career.” For more information, contact Nance Harris at harris@gatewaycc.edu or (602) 286-8026. 2008 Flier. 2008 Application. 

Program Requirements:

• Legal resident of the City of Phoenix
• 16-18 years old
• Tenth grade reading level (as determined by assessment tests)

Construction

Be part of an exciting career and building America’s future! The opportunities are limitless—construction, construction management, architecture, engineering—you name it. Participate in the Future Builders Academy during the first week of June.  Students will receive college credit, work alongside construction industry professionals, receive hands-on training, participate in industry tours and earn an OSHA 10-hour certificate. The sponsoring construction companies and contractors will interview qualified students who complete the one-week Academy for participation in paid summer internships. The Future Builders Academy is sponsored by the Arizona Partnership for Construction Careers and the East Valley Tech Prep and Western Maricopa Tech Prep Consortia and is free for eligible students.  2008 Application.

Program Requirements:

• At least 16 years old
• Recommendation from high school teacher
• Have attended or plan to attend Industrial Cooperative Education (ICE) programs at your high school. 

Healthcare

Are you considering a career in healthcare? Apply for the Healthcare Summer Program. During this free program you will earn three college credits for HCC130, Fundamentals in Healthcare Delivery, and learn about GateWay’s unique healthcare programs in Medical Radiography, Physical Therapist Assisting, Medical Transcription, Respiratory Care, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Surgical Technology.

Healthcare 1: 3-week program funded by the East Valley and Western Maricopa Tech Prep Consortia. The 2008 application process for this program is now closed.

Healthcare 2:  Two summer sessions designed for Native American High School students attending local high school districts. Summer Session I start in early June and Summer Session II starts in early July; both are funded by the Hoop of Learning scholarship. Students take a Health Care class at GateWay in the morning and participate in afternoon internships at Phoenix Indian Medical Center. For more information contact Henry Begay at (602) 286-8930 or henry.begay@gwmail.maricopa.edu, or view the Hoop of Learning Presentation.

Water Resources

Does Arizona have enough water to sustain future growth? Is our current supply healthy? Study these questions and other environmental issues in our Water Resources Summer Program. Participate in daily field trips while you earn four college credits for WRT101, Introduction to Hydrology Field Experiences. This seminar is funded by the East Valley and Western Maricopa Tech Prep Consortia. The 2008 application process for this program is now closed. 

Future Scholars Program

On June 23-26 GateWay will host 8th grade students from neighboring schools.  This career exploration program encourages young students to think about planning for college.  For more information contact Dr. Carolyn O'Connor at oconnor@gatewaycc.edu or 602-286-8031.