1. Volunteer information session

2. Program Overview
i.c.stars was founded in 1999 to develop 1,000 community leaders by 2020.
Goals and Objectives
Enable access to technology careers for resilient inner-city young adults
Develop self-sufficient, well-rounded, entry level IT staff
Build a new generation of future IT leaders
Target Audience
Age 18-27
GED or HS diploma
Financial responsibilities outside of self (caregiver for relatives)
6 months work experience
Windows proficient
Program details:
4 month internship, 4 sessions/year
10-15 people per session (“cycle”)
Rigorous screening process – 3% of candidates are accepted from 400 candidates considered for each cycle
70 hours per week developing client technology solutions
Project-based teaching model provides IT experiences and connections for a career upon program completion
Encourages social involvement and Leadership in the community
DePaul CTI partnership facilitates continuing education upon completion of program
Community
118 i.c.stars alums
60 CIO volunteers, sponsors, and employers of graduates
700 volunteers from CIO and Technology Organizations
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3. Program Lifecycle How do we find our 400 candidates each cycle?
RECRUITMENT AND
SCREENING
“ESSENTIALS”
TRAINING PROGRAM
“BOOTCAMP”
CAREER PROGRAM
“BRIDGES”
How do we find our 400 candidates each cycle?
Job Training programs
GED program referrals
Parents of Alumni
High School Teachers
Job Fairs
Media stories within the Chicago Tribune, Sun Times, and Fox Chicago
“The Mother’s Network”
How do we select our stars each cycle?
40-60 applicants selected for assessment process
Critical Thinking and Persistence test
Logic, Leadership and Values test
Technical aptitude and attitude interview/work problem
Resiliency Panel Interview
Online training workshops
Client Project 1 - RFP Competition
Corporate sponsors present an actual RFP
Vendor analysis and communication
Proposal writing
“Scripted” client meetings
Client Project 2 - Business Plan Competition
3 weeks to get an actual web business up and running and generating income
$200 Google adwords budget
5 year financial model
Pitch to 10 member VC panel
Client Project 3 – Non-profit CRM
Year long engagement broken down into 4 phases – 1 phase per training cycle
SDLC
Data modeling
Package solution + .NET ETL/reporting
Staffing Rotation
Graduates work as temporary staff for 12 months
Revolving door of young energy
Easier to implement than internship program
Temp to Perm
Graduates work on 2-6 month temporary staff roles
“Try before you buy”
Project augmentation
High quality, low cost
Arm’s and leg’s
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4. Impact
The i.c.stars program has been highly successful, making a difference, and operating in the black. Since 2000, i.c.stars has graduated 118 participants, 87% of whom have gone on to work in technology at over 30 companies.
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5. Volunteer Opportunities
Role
Description
Frequency
Duration/Timing
Technology Coach
Provide one on one coaching with an intern on web development, programming and database development
2hrs/week
September – July
Generally 3 months
Resume Coach
Work one on one with an i.c.stars intern over the course of several months of the program to coach and finalize their resume to a professional state. Can be done virtual
3hrs/month
November – July
Mock Interviewing
Work with multiple interns at each mock interviewing session. Conduct CBI or Technical Mock Interviews on behalf of your own organization to provide real world interviewing experience. Can be done in person or via phone call
2hrs/session
Scheduled sessions October – July
Teaching
join i.c.stars interns for a lunch and share insights on a particular topic of your choice
You decide
Fundraising events
Work with other volunteers on the planning of one of our annual events
2hrs/month committee conference calls
Year round
High Tea Speaking
Join i.c.stars in a one hour session to discuss business and technology strategy
1hrs/session
1-4 Scheduled sessions from October - June
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6. Thank you for supporting our mission!
Board of Directors
January 14, 2008 at i.c.stars
On January 14, 2008, a milestone was reached. i.c.stars had three cycles of training in operation at the same time. Pictured here are soon to be graduates from cycle 14, the new “senior cycle 15” members, and the newbies, cycle 16 who started today. Well on our way toward 1,000 Community Leaders by 2020.
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