The Verizon
Innovative App Challenge “is a nationwide contest in which middle
and high school students are challenged to develop concepts for mobile apps
that solve a problem in their community. It’s a unique, hands-on learning
program that teaches collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and
entrepreneurship, as well as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)
skills and coding. It builds on students’ excitement about technology and aims
to equip them with skills they need to succeed in the jobs of the future.”
Who Can Enter – “Teams of students
affiliated with schools and nonprofit groups/clubs can enter the contest, along
with an adult advisor. The students must be in grades 6 through 12, and the
teams must have five to seven members plus their advisor. Teams can register
with their school (public, private, or parochial) or any nonprofit group or
club that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
They must be located in the United States”
Team Advisor – “The team advisor must
be at least 18 years old and be an employee of the school or nonprofit
organization that is hosting the team. What do advisors do? Team advisors are
responsible for completing the registration, authorization, and release forms
and for mentoring the team throughout the App Challenge. Advisors can register
as many teams as they want.”
Registration begins in August. Teams who win Best in State can win $5000
and Best in the Nation can win $15000.
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