This past month our new partnership with the Nike Product Testing Team has launched, opening a rare opportunity for high school students to take part in real Nike product testing. Through this program, our students step directly into an industry-facing role with real responsibility and impact.
Selected students test unreleased Nike footwear before it reaches to the public. They wear the shoes during regular daily use and evaluate fit, comfort, durability, performance, and overall wearability. Our students will then submit all this feedback to the Nike Testing Team, making a real impact on shoe production..
Last month,members of the Nike Product Testing Team visited campus to introduce the program and meet students face to face. They shared their career paths, explained how product testing works inside Nike, and outlined expectations for professional-level feedback. Students asked questions freely, and the conversation stayed active and practical, giving a clear look into careers tied to product testing, design, athletics, and innovation.
Vita Vaccaro, our Business Marketing Coordinator, and Metzli Nieves, our Industry Liaison,coordinate and support the program, guiding students through testing standards, timelines, and feedback submissions. Their leadership ensures students stay organized, confident, and professional throughout the process.
The Nike Testers Program offers hands-on industry experience while building skills in evaluation, communication, and collaboration. Both the school and the Nike team view this partnership as a long-term collaboration, with plans to expand opportunities for future students and deepen the program’s impact.
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