2025 Summer Discovery Dates
June 23–July 24, 2025
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- March 31: Application deadline
- April: Selection process and student registration
You can’t be future ready without being community ready
The Readiness Institute Summer Discovery is a transformative experience that equips rising high school seniors in Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset counties with vital skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Over several weeks, students engage with industry professionals, community organizations, Penn State leaders, and their peers through interactive skills workshops, field trips, group projects, and real-world learning opportunities to create personalized road maps for future success.



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