The Role of Innovation in Education.

We’re here to help students build adaptable mindsets, vocational purpose, the workplace skills and experiences they’ll need to thrive in a world of rapidly evolving AI.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development ‘s 2030 Learning Compass revealed 3 transformative competencies students need to contribute to & thrive in, and shape a better future:

  • Creating new value

  • Reconciling tensions & dilemma

  • Taking responsibility

On average, workers can expect that 39% of their existing skill sets will be transformed or become outdated by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report.

Additionally, 63% of employers identified skills gaps as the biggest barrier to business transformation.

In the 2025 Post-Graduation Readiness Report from YouScience 72% of graduates felt only moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for life after high school. They indicated a desire for the following :

  • Work-based learning opportunities

  • More career counseling or guidance

  • To better understand their aptitudes

Programs for Individual Students and Educators in Schools

  • We help students prepare for their Futures.

    Empowering students worldwide to become creative, self-directed leaders through interactive, skill-building courses where they learn to creatively solve problems with empathy.

    All courses are offered virtually via interactive online sessions where students meet with their cohort and teacher weekly. Sessions are synchronous (in most cases) so students can collaborate, learn, and make connections with like-minded students from around the world. All our students attend sessions with their cameras on and they participate in discussions verbally and in the chat. We know teenagers are busy, so the bulk of the experience occurs during class meetings, although students occasionally have activities to complete independently.

  • Adaptive Learning for a Changing World.

    We are nurturing anchored and adaptable learners who are ready for a world of rapidly evolving AI. Our program has a proven track record of student achievement and teacher effectiveness.

    For educational leaders interested in exploring how design thinking can transform student outcomes we welcome the opportunity to discuss implementation strategies and share additional data on our program's effectiveness. We have several offerings leading to teacher outcomes.

Questions?

  1. Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  2. Assess whether your student is prepared for a future with AI by completing this Innovation Program Readiness Assessment and learn if our programs may be a good fit.

  3. Contact us to learn if your family income level qualifies for a needs-based scholarship*.

  4. Oracle employees and staff of Design Tech High School are eligible for a $250 discount when registering their student for the Innovation Certificate Program or the Internship Accelerator.

  5. Read about our Refund Policy for student innovation courses.

    *Note: We are an approved vendor for Arizona’s ESA program and Utah’s Education Fits All program-use your funds with Direct Pay via ClassWallet to cover the costs of this program.

  • "We need our up-and-coming adults to be innovative and adept at designing solutions. Love seeing more of these design-based thinking programs for high school students"


    Jennifer Vancini    —General Partner at Mighty Capital

  • "Just imagine, a bunch of us industry analysts at Oracle for updates on Oracle's vision and direction, AI strategy, data and design innovations, healthcare advancements, and overall digital innovation. It's all impressive, as you would expect. But we have never perked up more than we did listening to d.tech students changing the way we think about solving problems to make the future better."

    Jess Von Bank—Global Leader, HR Transformation & Technology

  • "The Design Tech Innovation Certificate Program and summer internship prepared me for the future by enhancing my technical skills, boosting my problem-solving abilities, and providing valuable real-world experience in web development and team collaboration."

    Dayna— Student

  • "Thank you so much for all the amazing experiences & learning I’ve had through the Innovation Certificate Program. It’s been incredibly rewarding to work hands on creating my own designs & growing through such a creative and supportive environment.”

    Sitanshu—Student