Work Experience: Students will participate in workforce speaker engagements, shadow days, specialized workforce events, and participate career exploration week.

Students must attend one of the HSU Fall Orientation Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 3rd – 5pm – 6pm
Thursday, September 4th – 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, September 9th – 5:30pm = 6:30pm
Wednesday, September 10th 6pm-7pm

Course:

Carlow University Special Topics – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Our World (3 credits) – Fall 2025

Students will be introduced the concept of business strategy by examining the relationship between
strategy and operational effectiveness. The use of artificial intelligence (AI)
technologies and implied associated processes and culture change is examined in the
content of competitive advantage and industry transformation. It prepares students to
develop effective organizational strategies that mitigate environmental challenges
using innovative approaches that leverage evidence-based business frameworks. Best
practices in mission and strategic alignment are applied to multiple economic sectors in
both U.S. and global contexts with an emphasis on ethical leadership.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the relationship between strategy development and
operational effectiveness.
2. Evaluate the competitive environment of an organization using tools such
as Porter’s 5 forces model of competition, driving force analysis, strategic
group mapping and competitor analysis.
3. Assess organizations’ competitive advantage using technologies,
methods and processes that leverage artificial intelligence.
4. Evaluate organizational resources and competitive position using tools
such as contemporary competitive analysis, value chain analysis, and
benchmarking.
5. Formulate effective and ethical strategies that demonstrate an
understanding of the strategic planning process.
6. Analyze the value of strategic planning in different industry sectors of the
global economy.

This class will occur on Saturdays, September 13th – October 25th,2025 10:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Spring 2026 Courses – Introduction to Psychology, User Experience (UX) I, and Dale Carnegie (Non-Credited Course):

* Spring 2026 courses will occur on Saturdays, January 24th – March 21st,2026 10:00 am – 2:30 pm.

* Spring ’26 Orientation: All student must attend orientation on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Orientation will be held at Carlow University. The time will be emailed to all registered students.

Carlow University Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits) – Spring 2026

This class gives a broad introduction to the field of psychology including its history, major theories, and challenges, including the study of people with and without psychiatric disorders. You will learn the major concepts and terminology of the discipline and give you a better understanding of self and others.

Carlow University User Experience (UX) I: Understanding User Experience (3 Credits) – Spring 2026

Technology companies spend billions of dollars ensuring that their products are intuitive and delight users. This course will teach students how they do that. Students will learn what drives product usability, the basics of User Experience (UX) design and research, and how to build wireframes and prototypes. By the end of this course, students will be on their way to building experiences that make customers happy.

SAT Prep – January 2026
Private SAT prep workshops through the NLA Partnership with Pittsburgh Prep. This is only for 11th grade students currently enrolled in the year-long program.

Dale Carnegie (Industry Recognized Certification) – Spring 2026

The Dale Carnegie Course will help you master the human relations skills that enable you to thrive in any setting. You’ll discover how to form closer, more rewarding relationships built on trust and respect. The course will build the communication skills necessary in today’s demanding business environment. Increasing your confidence and competence in interacting with others will gain the influence you need to reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

Work Experience: Students engage in a paid shadow work experience for 80+ hours in the summer at West Penn Hospital and 12-18 hours during the school year. 

Professional Engagements: Students participate in career fairs, workshops, site visits, etc. 

College Credits: Earn general requirement and STEM based college credits at CCAC and Carlow University. Students have the option to enroll in the High School U School Year & Summer Programs. 

Competitive Edge: Students will gain real-world experience shadowing doctors, nurses, and other health career professionals while in high school. In addition, students will earn free college courses.

Work Experience: Students engage in a paid shadow work experience for 80+ hours in the summer at local businesses in the Pittsburgh region and 25+ hours during the school year.  

Professional Engagements: Students participate in career fairs, workshops, site visits, etc.  

College Credits: Earn general requirement and business course related college credits at CCAC. Students have the option to enroll in the High School U School Year & Summer Programs.  

Competitive Edge: Students will gain real-world experience shadowing entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, corporate leaders, etc. In addition, students will earn free college courses.

Work Experience: Students will participate in workforce speaker engagements, shadow days, specialized workforce events, and participate career exploration week.