Student-Led Initiatives

CDSSEC promotes student recruitment, enrichment and retention through student-led initiatives. Each initiative embodies our mission to enhance student experience, promote academic success and prepare students for career readiness by delivering accessible services, structured support programs and meaningful growth opportunities.

Students standing in front of Engineering on Wheels van

EoW

The Engineers on Wheels (EoW) initiative is designed to spark early interest in STEM by introducing students to engineering concepts through interactive demonstrations, guided projects and problem-solving challenges.

See EoW in action

Individual pointing at a piece of a robot explaining to students

SPARK

The Student Pathways to Access, Readiness, and Knowledge (SPARK) program aims to expose participants to an engineering college environment and help build their engineering identity.

Start your SPARK journey

Students working together to alter robot

GEAR-UP

Gaining Engineering Aptitude Through Real-World Projects – University Prep (GEAR-UP) – coming soon – was created to spark curiosity, strengthen technical skills, and build confidence as students prepare for college-level engineering pathways.

Ready to GEAR-UP