Meta Summer Academy

Meta Summer Academy is a selective summer program designed to inspire and prepare high school students from local communities for future careers in tech. Over six weeks, participants work roughly 30 hours per week on real projects, learn coding and professional skills, attend workshops, and receive mentorship from Meta staff. The program emphasizes both hard technical skills and professional soft skills to support college and career readiness.

• Hands-on exposure to the tech industry with project work and learning experiences
• Skill development in coding, career exploration, and professional soft skills
• Opportunities to meet and network with professionals and Meta employees
• Workshops on leadership, communication, and teamwork
• Stipend for participation (paid internship-style experience)
• College and career readiness support
• Community and peer networking with fellow participants

Current high school sophomores (10th grade) residing full-time in specified Bay Area communities (e.g., East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, Redwood City) with a minimum GPA requirement.