NPower: Free Technology Training Program-Young Adults-July 2011

Technology Service Corps (TSC), NPower NY 's innovative workforce development program, is currently recruiting for the Summer 2011 and Spring 2012 cycles. As you may know, TSC is a program designed to provide affordable technologists to the nonprofit sector, while simultaneously providing young adults with a springboard to a technology career. TSC provides deserving young people the skills to be a junior technologist by providing intensive training in computer troubleshooting, basic management and maintenance of a network, introduction to databases, website production and development, as well as coaching around professional development skills. We have recently partnered with the Cisco Networking Academy to provide their IT Essentials Curriculum to our young adults enrolled into our program. The Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information and Communication Technology Professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC computer technology, networking and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Who? TSC is a demanding 22 week-long program. We are looking for deserving and talented 18-25 year olds, who have their GED or High School equivalency diploma, are interested in a technology career, may be associated with a Community Based Organization, are available Monday through Friday 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm, and are ready and willing to work. Eligibility Requirements: · 18-25 year old · Obtained high school diploma or GED · Legal to work in the US · Interest in Technology · Reside in NYC · Low-Income (based on poverty guidelines and enrolled in social services) · Successfully complete the application process Benefits of TSC . . . This program is entirely free for students, innovative technology training which includes hands-on project-based work and a modest performance based stipend during the internship phase. When? TSC Class 26 starts on July 14th, 2011. The Extended Application Deadline is July 11th (Summer 2011). Extensions for application deadlines will be granted on a case by case basis. After applications are received applicants will be contacted and scheduled for an interview. Applicants who have been selected for the TSC Program will be accepted and enrolled in TSC Class 26 (Summer 2011). If all seats are filled, applicants selected will be waitlisted for TSC Class 26 (Summer 2011) or accepted into TSC Class 27 (Spring 2012). Where? 4 Metro Tech Center (corner of Gold & Myrtle-entrance near chase ATM), Ground Floor Brooklyn NY By Subway: Reaching MetroTech Center by subway is fast and convenient. All of these trains stop within 2-4 blocks of the MetroTech Center : • 2, 3, 4, 5 -- Borough Hall • 2, 3 -- Hoyt Street • A, C, F -- Jay Street/Borough Hall • B, M, Q, R -- DeKalb Avenue By Bus: Reaching MetroTech Center by bus is convenient. All of these bus routes stop within one or four blocks of the MetroTech Center : B25, B26, B38 B37, B41, B45, B51, B52, B54, B57, B61, B65, B67 and B75stations. How to find out more . . . Web: http://www.npowerny.org Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) . Phone: 347-415-8830/8832.