What is Summer RISE?

Summer RISE is an initiative led by the Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Partnerships Unit in collaboration with businesses, government agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The program is for rising MCPS juniors and seniors to participate in a career-based learning opportunity during the summer. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning opportunities related to their field of interest.

Summer RISE 2023

The program will run for 5 weeks, from June 26th through July 28th, with a minimum of 50 hours of either in-person, virtual or a combination of the two experiences.

Students will learn:

• Organizational structures and how an organization functions as a whole
• Employer expectations in a typical workplace environment
• Career options, starting salaries, degrees, certifications or experiences required in a specific field
• Professional and transferable technical skills determined by the business community
• Technical and professional transferable skills that apply to any job

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