Insights from Industry: Projects to Bridge the Gap

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Transitioning from education to the corporate world can be challenging, but high school CS classrooms offer a unique chance to prepare students for tech careers. Using open-source tools, students engage in real-world, project-based learning that builds both technical and social skills. This session explores diverse projects covering programming, user experience, quality assurance, project management, full-stack development, version control, collaboration, and deployment. Attendees will discuss balancing guidance with autonomy, industry trends, mentorship best practices, and the benefits of pair and mob...