Today, I want to focus on our 2007-2008 City Student TECH CORPS Program. This program provides 100 students with 32 weeks of computer and employment soft skills training. Tech-savvy instructors work in an informal education environment using the Student TECH CORPS® curriculum (http://www.studenttechcorps.org/) to prepare students for Level I Technical Support Certification and to build their knowledge of Information Technology educational and career pathways. Students who successfully complete the program are assigned a 10-week paid summer internship where they can apply their newly acquired skills in a real-world setting; making the training authentic.
Each year, I am so impressed by Columbus' young people and especially the ones who are willing to stand in line for hours to get into this program. I am very excited about this year's class of students - they seem committed, inquisitive and fun-loving. And although I say this every year, they seem like they are going to be our best CSTC class ever!
A few facts about this year's class:
- 100 students representing 7 Franklin County School Districts, 1 Private School and 4 Charter Schools;
- 79% of our students are Columbus City School district students;
- A majority of our students are in the 9th Grade;
- 9: 8th graders -- 41: 9th graders -- 36: 10th graders and 2: 12th graders
- 59% of our students are female.
A few new compenents of our City Student TECH CORPS program include:
- Professional image consulting and presentation skills;
- Financial management workshop;
- College and financial aid information;
- Career Fair with area employers;
Also new this year, during the last week of each month, students are required to come to class in professional work attire. Here are just a few pictures of some of our "Dressed to Impress" students...
Tuesday Class
Wednesday Class
Wednesday Class
Wednesday Class
Thursday Class
Thursday Class
I am going to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to the Wednesday night class! I do believe they take the November Award for Best Dressed Class!
Stay tuned for future SHOUT OUTS!
Ms. Lisa
This innovative program developed by TECH CORPS Ohio and the City of Columbus, Mayor’s Office of Education is funded by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by the FCDJFS.
