I would like this idea even more if youth from all over the state could participate. It sounds like a great opportunity for kids around Minneapolis and St Paul to learn more about technology by becoming tech tutors and supporters.
Here’s more info from the email I received…
Comcast Digital Connectors
What: A program that connects young adults to technology, leadership, and media and financial literacy with the use of fun interactive sessions, field trips, guest speakers, community partners, and Cisco IT Essentials.
Incentives: Build a strong team, leadership, CDC backpack, CDC lanyard and flash drive, CDC T-shirt, Free laptop, and Cisco IT Certificate in IT Essentials!
Who: High schoolers and young adults ages 13-21
When: Starting September 12th until May 2015 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-6:30pm
Where: Neighborhood House 179 East Robie street, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Contact: Shanna Woods 651-789-3623 Swoods@neighb.org
I’m going to reiterate – free laptop – since I know that would be the selling point with the youth in my house.
Here’s a link to the flier and the application.