Technology Development in small community organizations Replicable Project by Aaron Fisher Central City Community Outreach August 10, 2007 Replicable Project by Aaron Fisher Central City Community Outreach August 10, 2007
Kids Tech Class Objective: Equip kids with computer skills valuable for future schooling and vocations Tech Class Curriculum: A set of lessons targeting inner-city elementary schoolers with limited staff, comprised of: –Lessons on: Hardware Computer Navigation Endless options that compliment needs, interests and resources
Volunteer Database An Accessible Database of the Contact Information for all CCCO Volunteers Provides benefits for staff and volunteers Created in a format that is easily uploaded into contact lists
Areas for Future Development and Growth In-Kind Donations Inventory Parents Tech Class Home Computer Program In-Kind Donations Inventory Parents Tech Class Home Computer Program
In-Kind Donations Inventory Service and Financial Benefits Steps to implementation Full inventory of all resources Easy to edit spread sheets to stay up to date Staff support and consensus
Parents Tech Class Formal and informal lessons –Basic computer skills –Resume building –Job search and correspondence Raise up new leaders
Home Computer Program »Objective: To supply families with quality computers and the skills to maintain and utilize them so they can cross the digital divide »Opportunity for relationship »They deserve the best »Faithful with our resources
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