Career Talks in Computing Career Corps: Students Explore Technology Careers with Industry Professionals
In Computing Career Corps (CCC), students don’t just learn about technology—they experience career-connected learning.
One way the program does this is through Career Talks, where volunteer technology professionals visit the classroom to share their experiences and answer student questions about working in the tech industry.
Recently, CCC students welcomed Thomas Huynh, an Associate Software Engineer at JPMorganChase. His visit gave students a firsthand look at what a career in software engineering can look like and how professionals use technology to solve real-world problems.
What Is Computing Career Corps?
Computing Career Corps (CCC) is a 15-week academic-year program that introduces high school students to technology fields through hands-on, career-connected learning experiences.
Through project-based learning, students build both technical skills and durable workplace skills, including collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Students also earn Work-Based Learning hours and can qualify for the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal, which recognizes students who demonstrate professional skills valued by employers.
Career Talks help reinforce these lessons by showing students how the concepts they are learning appear in real workplaces.
Students Ask Real Questions About Technology Careers
During the session, students asked thoughtful and practical questions about software engineering and the technology industry.
Some of the questions included:
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How many programming languages do you use at work?
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Why did you choose software engineering?
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What does a typical day look like in your job?
Huynh answered each question carefully, helping students understand that technology careers involve problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.
Seeing Artificial Intelligence in Action
One of the highlights of the visit was Huynh’s demonstration of how developers use Artificial Intelligence tools in their work.
He showed students a website he created for his upcoming wedding using AI-assisted development tools. AI generated the initial structure of the site, and Huynh then reviewed and adjusted the code behind the scenes to make sure everything worked exactly as intended.
He explained that many developers think of AI as an assistant that helps with smaller tasks, allowing them to focus on bigger ideas and more complex challenges.
Computing Career Corps is supported by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by the Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services.
