File Photo/Te'Jean Florestal of Atlantic City, a 10th grader at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology, was the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for NJ District 2 in 2022.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Middle and high school students in South Jersey's 2nd Congressional District are eligible to participate in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, a yearly opportunity for the next generation to showcase their talents and make a positive impact through technology.
"The Congressional App Challenge is a great way for young programmers across the country to challenge themselves and illustrate their creativity and technological skills in a career field that is rapidly expanding," Congressman Jeff Van Drew said in a release. "South Jersey students are the future of our great nation, and I look forward to reviewing the exceptional submissions from our young innovators.
The deadline for submissions is noon, Wednesday, Nov. 1. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applications may cover any topic or subject.
Teams of up to four students are allowed to compete if half of the students live or attend school in the district.
Winning applications will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives website. Winning students are invited to the House of Code Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, DC.
For further information regarding the rules and guidelines of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, see congressionalappchallenge.us.
