Charleston Engineering Youth Conference

College of Charleston is proud to offer the Charleston Engineering Youth Conference (CEYC) in the heart of the world-renowned Charleston, SC, on June 22-27.

This event is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators, and leaders in one of America’s fastest growing economies.

A uniquely tailored 5-day interactive program that blends education, corporate exposures, and unique experiences with networking and social activities.

The students will gain insight into the complexity of global business, and will interface with, learn from, and visit Fortune 500 companies that are in the forefront of technique and innovation. Throughout the week participants will enjoy the beautiful college campus, the bustling historical Charleston downtown, and the oceanfront location and what it has to offer.

This prestigious conference is by invitation only, the deadline to apply is April 30, 2025, and is ‘first-come, first-serve’.

Join us in Charleston for an educational and fun week filled with valuable learnings, cool technique, and exclusive and unique experiences in a historical place by the ocean.

See where you can study in a welcoming community with Fortune 500 companies around the corner, earn an engineering degree alongside a liberal arts education with a global perspective, and become the well-rounded engineer that companies want to hire.

The 2025 application is now open.

2025 CEYC Application

Your Engineering Journey Begins Here

Valuable Learnings, Enhanced Skills

Lectures and teaching by industry executives and faculty leaders
Get ahead and enhance your science, software, AI knowledge and technical and mechatronic skills
Interactive workshops, team collaborations and competitions.

Exclusive Corporate Access, Unique Experiences

Interface with and learn from Fortune 500 companies that are in the forefront of technology and innovation like Boeing and Mercedes-Benz
Exclusive corporate and factory visits
Gain insight into the complexity of global business

Graduates at the 2024 Commencement ceremony at the College of Charleston

Advanced Comprehension, Career Insights

Exposure to the wide range of job opportunities and career paths that an engineering education can lead to
Find out what you are good at and passionate about
Coaching on academic selections
Sampling of the variety of academics and resources the College offers

Expanded Network, Social & Fun Activities

Professional and social networking
Meaningful interactions and new friendships
Social events and surprises
Fun indoor and outdoor activities like beach and oceanfront sports
Campus and city tours

Program Overview

CEYC is an interactive program with blended learnings, unique experiences, team collaboration, and social activities, designed for high-achieving high school students interested in engineering. This unique experience allows participants to explore various careers in the field. The program contains education and experiential learning, team collaboration, exclusive corporate and factory visits, unique experiences, executive interfaces, networking, friendly competitions, academic path coaching, social events, and fun activities including outdoor sports. Students will also be exposed to some of the many other offerings that the College of Charleston has to offer in academics, athletics, interest groups, and student support.

A Head Start with Unparalleled Access

Students will meet college leaders and have exclusive access to faculty, major corporations and executives, and engaging sessions with engineering and corporate professionals.

The CEYC program is designed to immerse students in the field of engineering and introduce them to the relevant and complex issues the business world currently faces.

Through site visits, executive lectures, and insider access, students will gain knowledge and insights valuable and necessary to begin or further their educational and professional journeys. By visiting manufacturing and corporate facilities around Charleston, students will experience firsthand what it’s like to pursue a career in engineering. They will also have the opportunity to connect directly with industry experts through our unique partnerships.
Collaboration and Friendship

Students will gain the most out of their college studies and be more successful in their future careers, when they understand and are good at team-work and collaboration; these are essentials that future employers are looking for. To ensure quality learnings and successful team collaboration, the program has a cohort of a maximum of 60 students, divided into smaller teams. Students will be lodged in residence hall rooms that each sleeps two. As a participant, you will belong to the college, the group, your team, and have a roommate. Each team will have dedicated senior students as their hosts throughout the week. You will make important connections and meet new friends, perhaps for life.

NCAA Watch Party for College of Charleston's Men's Basketball

College at a Glance

College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university in the heart of historic Charleston, offering a wide range of education programs. The College is an NCAA Division I university, and has 19 varsity sports teams with over 300 student-athletes.

Charleston, a Welcoming Community

Charleston, S.C., is both a historical and modern city on the Atlantic coast with thriving business community and a busy social scene. The greater Charleston community and SC boast a fast-growing economy with major corporate investments and a highly entrepreneurial community.

The beautiful city has been repeatedly voted the No. 1 city in the U.S. by Conde Nast, and there is no shortage of fun and engaging experiences, be it arts, music, culinary, and sports activities on and off the water. The cultural and social life, the many beautiful beaches, and the amicable climate paired with the friendly southern hospitality is making this a hotspot destination for vacationers and events alike. Charleston is host to many festivals as well as sailing regattas.

Feel like a local no matter where you're from. Charleston is the perfect-sized city–big enough to support a vibrant and diverse cultural life yet small enough to feel right at home from your very first day.

Explore more of what Charleston has to offer: https://www.charlestoncvb.com/