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Share your passion for engineering with the next generation of students. Learn more about the programs you can work for! If interested in working for us, look at the programs you’re interested in applying to get started. For any general questions or concerns, please contact us.
VII is Hiring for the Summer 2027 programs.
We are looking for coaches, counselors, and tutors for our Summer 2027 programs. If you want to help shape the next generation of engineers, while building your own leadership, mentorship and teaching experience, we want you!
Applications close Friday, Oct 16, 2026. Learn more and apply now!
Timeline
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Deadlines for BRIDGE, SPARK, Sophomore Summer, and Explore Engineering applications | Fri October 16, 2026 |
| Applications Review & Individual Interviews | October 6 – 23, 2026 |
| Notification Date & Invitation to Group Interview Date | Mon October 26, 2026 |
| Training for Explore PEP/Group Interview | Mon October 26, 2026 & Mon November 7, 2026 Both at 5:30 – 7:00 PM |
| BRIDGE Group Interview | Thu October 29 at 7:00 – 9:00 PM |
| PEP Group Interview for Explore Engineering | Sat October 31 & Sat November 7 |
| Decisions for BRIDGE, Sophomore Summer, and Explore Engineering sent date | Tue December 1 |
| Group Interview for SPARK | Sat December 5 at 5:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Decisions for SPARK sent | Monday December 7 |
K-12 Programs
SPARK
SPARK is a summer camp designed to support the success of current 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade female students interested in STEM. Students will challenge themselves by incorporating math and science skills into hands-on projects and experiments, exciting engineering concepts, and fun activities. SPARK is committed to the safety and equal opportunity for girls in this program by providing single-sex dormitories and single-sex athletics during the program.
Guide female STEM students through a 3 week sessions in a summer camp!
Pre-Engineering Program
The Pre-Engineering Program (PEP) is an enrichment program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students that includes hands-on math and science exploratory activities aimed at increasing interest in careers involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
More details of applying for the position will be shared very soon!
Explore Engineering
The UConn Explore Engineering Program is a two week residential STEM summer camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Participants work in groups with engineering faculty and students to learn what engineers do in the workplace and see engineering concepts live. Through our Grand Challenges, students fabricate an engineering discipline-specific device, which will be showcased at a end-of-program demonstration.
Guide high school rising sophomores, juniors, and senior through a 2 week STEM camp!
AI Camp
The AI Camp is a week‑long program designed to introduce rising 9th to 12th grade students to the foundations of Artificial Intelligence in an accessible, inspiring, and hands‑on environment. Students yet to enter high school who passed Algebra I are also allowed to participate.
More details of applying for the position will be shared in Spring 2027.
Undergraduate Programs
BRIDGE Program
BRIDGE is a five-week intensive summer program held at the Storrs campus. This program is designed to prepare incoming first-year UConn students in engineering fields for the rigor of engineering curriculum at UConn, introduce leadership opportunities and careers in engineering, and to familiarize students with the University of Connecticut and the college experience as a whole.
Support upcoming first year students through our 5 week residential program!
Sophomore Summer Bridge
Sophomore Summer Bridge prepares students finishing their first year in Engineering, Pre-Engineering, or other related STEM fields for future courses and opportunities. Current sophomores and non-degree students may also find value in this program. Students will prepare for upcoming challenging courses, develop internship/research skills, and form a productive community amongst valuable figures and peers.
Support rising college sophomores through a 4 week residential program!
Additional Programs
DaVinci Project
DaVinci Project is a program designed for middle and high school teachers, guidance counselors, and district administrators to learn more about engineering disciplines and opportunities from UConn faculty members from multiple fields. This program present core concepts and hands-on instruction, so that they can share their experience to their students.
More details of applying for the position will be shared in Spring 2027.
Logistics
More details coming soon!