Real World Connections (RWC) is a unique program that offers talented middle and high school students the opportunity to be involved in a fun-filled and hands-on educational experience.
Students have a unique chance to work with well-known companies or become entrepreneurs as well as industry subject matter experts, alumni, NJIT students and faculty. RWC is the founder of a “University without Walls” model.
Current & Upcoming Programs
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, so education becomes more relevant, exciting and rewarding.
Projects
In addition to classes, RWC offers hands-on training in project management, leadership, entrepreneurship, research and development, software tools, programming, engineering, social, presentation and communication skills.
This training is integrated with mentorship by industry, university and peers.
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.
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News & Events
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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.
(Left to right) Senator Cory Booker, Altice CEO Dexter Goei, NJIT President Joel Bloom and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
A Senator, Mayor, Congressman and CEO Visit NJIT Senator Cory Booker and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were on hand to hear presentations by the students as well as engage in a “fireside chat” with them, discussing their own paths to success. Also visiting was Dexter Goei, CEO of broadband communications and video services provider Altice, one of many SYEP funders.
NJIT’s Osama Eljabiri’s Real World Connections Program provides educational opportunities to high school students in the U.S. and abroad. Pictured are the students from a recent session in Medellin, Colombia.
NJIT Program started by NJIT Professor Spreading Entrepreneurial Spirit Around the World – RWC goes International. Three times a year, NJIT’s Dr. Osama Eljabiri makes the trip to Medellin, Colombia, as part of his Real World Connections (RWC) program.
“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”
– Dr. Osama Eljabiri
Founder of the RWC Program
Student Testimonials
“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.”
“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 kids can just take charge of the projects they wanna do and they are guided by the teachers and students.”
“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.”
Current Sponsors
Mount Olive
Big Brother Big Sister
Union City
Panasonic
Orange
Johnson & Johnson
RWC-Colombia 