Welcome to Real World Connections
A unique program offering talented middle and high school students the opportunity for fun-filled, hands-on educational experiences.
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!
Students
Explore exciting subjects like programming, music, technology, and robotics.
Learn more →Parents
See how your child can benefit from hands-on STEM education.
Learn more →Schools
Partner with RWC to bring STEM education to your students.
Learn more →Coaches
Make a difference by mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Learn more →Partners
Join our network of industry and community partners.
Learn more →News & Events
Check out what we have in store for RWC and future RWC participants!
Join us and many other students to learn more about STEM through our seasonal programs. Registration is now open for the upcoming semester.
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 has helped many students get into some of the best schools in the country, paving the way to permanent, meaningful employment in high-tech fields for individuals from underserved communities.
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 Sponsors
Ready to Join RWC?
Apply now to be part of our next cohort of innovators, creators, and future leaders.