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Published: 07 Oct 2024
The MIT Emerging Talent Certificate in Computer and Data Science (CDS) is a yearlong online learning program offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that opens up education to employment pathways for talented learners including refugees, migrants, and first-generation low-income students from historically marginalized backgrounds and underserved communities worldwide.
For the 2024/2025 cohort, we are excited to introduce a new pilot initiative leading to our Certificate in Computer and Data Science. All accepted learners will begin their journey in MIT Emerging Talent’s Foundations Track, where they will develop essential skills in digital literacy, key human skills, mathematics, and the fundamentals of computer science that will set them up for success in the Certificate program.
The Foundations Track begins in mid-November 2024 and will run for two months. From this group, a selection of learners will advance to the Certificate program; this next phase involves in-depth studies in computer science and data science, incorporating MITx’s rigorous courses, hands-on projects, and access to a global mentorship network, all designed to elevate your expertise and prepare you for a successful career in tech.
Want to know if our program is right for you? Join our Informative Session next October 10, from 9-10am EDT.
| Application Deadline | October 21, 2024 |
| Type | Internship |
| Sponsor | MIT Emerging Talent |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Skills Development: You will learn from MIT Emerging Talent’s global network of experts about innovation and entrepreneurship, creativity, leadership, and problem solving, and other uniquely human or soft skills in key domains essential for your success in the modern workforce.
Experiential Learning Opportunities: You will consolidate what you have learned and apply your knowledge by taking part in an Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) in the form of an onsite / remote internship or apprenticeship or an independent or collaborative project using computer and data science skills towards addressing challenges we face as a global community.
Networking opportunities: You will be connected to businesses and field experts that can open up access to career and professional development opportunities. MIT Emerging Talent is powered by our vibrant alumni community, mentors, leaders in business and tech, universities, and NGOs, connected online and through our growing network of global hubs.
Mentor Program: The MIT Emerging Talent team will pair you with an individual dedicated mentor to advise you in your learning and employment journey , and connect you to supplemental learning opportunities to accelerate your career in the tech field.
The MIT Emerging Talent model has been designed with consideration for the complex needs of underserved communities.
MIT Emerging Talent is open to anyone regardless of age, nationality, gender, identity, cultural identity, or political viewpoint. Unfortunately, US law prevents MIT from providing services to persons ordinarily residing in Iran, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, or the Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, or Luhansk People’s Republic areas of Ukraine and to parties blocked by the US Treasury Department.
Note that if you are from these countries but live somewhere else you are eligible to be accepted.
To pursue the studies, you need to have a computer running one of the following operating systems:
Important Notice Concerning Use of AI in Development:
We expect all applicants to provide authentic, truthful responses that reflect their own thoughts, experiences, and qualifications. Any use of AI-generated content may result in disqualification from the application process.
Program Timeline:
Before you start your application, please review the key areas that will help us determine if this program is the right fit for you:
To complete your application, please follow this process:
1. Complete this application on Submittable:
2. After submitting this form, you will receive a confirmation message containing an instructional document to access the Math Exam.
3. Complete the Math Exam on the AutoProctor platform. Only those who submit the main application will have access to the Math Exam link.
The deadline to submit the math exam is October 23 at 5pm EST. Your application for the program will only be considered complete after you have submitted both the initial Submittable form and the AutoProctor math exam.
For more details, visit MIT Emerging Talent website
