Welcome to Real World Connections
A unique program offering talented middle and high school students fun-filled, hands-on educational experiences with industry partners.
About RWC
Classes
RWC classes work as a very social "learning organization" co-designed by students, university, and industry. These classes adapt to students' demands, learn from weekly feedback and respond rapidly to real world clients' expectations.
Projects
RWC offers hands-on training in project management, leadership, entrepreneurship, research and development, software tools, programming, engineering, social, presentation and communication skills.
Program Overview
Knowledge Enrichment
Enrich your knowledge and skills in a wide spectrum of STEM topics using real world scenarios with role model mentorship.
Facilitating Creativity
Develop proactive approaches and innovative thinking to become major players in significant real-world projects.
Personality Development
Build professionalism, leadership, social, communication and presentation skills.
Boosting Motivation
Join an exciting learning environment where education is relevant and challenging with a strong sense of ownership.
Learning by Doing
Practice existing high school curriculums while solving real world problems via project-based learning.
Join our RWC Family!
Whether you are a student, parent, school, coach, or industry partner, there is a place for you in the RWC program.
Recent Achievements & Notable Events
The RWC program won the State of New Jersey Governor award in 2017, given to individuals and organizations with great community impact and acts of public service.
All RWC showcases were attended by NJIT's senior leadership with big attendance of major corporations and university faculty and students.
RWC offered satellite locations in Newark, Mount Olive and Freehold and partnered with Newark Public Schools, Orange school district, Kearny High School and Union City High School.
A Senator, Mayor, Congressman and CEO visited NJIT. Senator Cory Booker and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were on hand to hear student presentations and engage in a “fireside chat” discussing their paths to success.
NJIT Program started by Dr. Osama Eljabiri is spreading entrepreneurial spirit around the world – RWC goes International. Three times a year, Dr. Eljabiri makes the trip to Medellin, Colombia, as part of his RWC program.
Student Testimonials
"For me, RWC is just a big family. Even though it's only been 5 weeks, I'm running the server file."
"RWC is a place where we can come and we learn not in a school way but in a fun way where we can express ourselves with creativity and exceed our intelligence."
"RWC is a way for me to learn new things and experience things that I wouldn't be able to on a normal basis and I'm able to explore the career opportunities for later on in my life."
"RWC is a place where kids can just take charge of the projects they wanna do and they are guided by the teachers and students."
Current & Upcoming Programs
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