Technology is shaping careers, and Geek Squad Academy is the perfect prep school. Last week 150 young Chicagoans engaged in a free, two-day crash course in 3-D design and printing, robotics, film-making, music production, digital citizenship and more. These interactive, interest-based workshops were led by Geek Squad Agents, top tech pros armed with the newest and coolest tech tools. Geek Squad Academy, sponsored by Best Buy, is a hands-on learning program designed to give youth and teens access to tech skills that will inspire future education and career choices. To accomplish this, Geek Squad Academy partners with local organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada to expose students ages 10-18 to the latest technology in a fun, interactive setting. Youth who missed out on this opportunity can still get a taste of Geek Squad Academy, along with a variety of other programs hosted citywide and online by 20 CCOL partner organizations, at the Back to School Jam on September 10th. To be held at Jones College Prep, 700 South State Street, from Noon to 4pm, this free festival of making and doing will offer hands-on activities for all ages to meet every interest. To RSVP and be entered into to the pre-registration raffle, visit CCOL.io/BTSJ. More information on the Chicago City of Learning or the upcoming Back to School Jam can be found at ChicagoCityofLearning.org.