1- Tech Tips of the Week
A. An Old Warning With a Modern Twist
B. Getting Started With Programming

2- Technology Resources/ Funding Opportunities
A. National Association of Partners in Education Awards
B. eSchool News School Funding Center

3- Technology Trainings and Meetings
A.Philadelphia Region CTCNet Meeting (Sept 21)
B. Kidsmart "Young Explorer" Training

4- Employment Opportunities
A.Team Tech Philadelphia is Hiring!

1.Tech Tips of the Week

A. An Old Warning With a Modern Twist :
Ever hear the old warning to unplug appliances by grasping the plug, and not pulling on its cable? Well, that tip origionally applied to power chords, but on todays modern computer it applies to every new connector out there. If you unplug USB cables by pulling on the cable and not on the plug you will soon find that you have a useless connection. So, take the old advice and apply it to your modern machine, unplug with the plug, not the cable.

B.Getting Started With Programming :
One of the most popular new programming languages is Java, from Sun corporation. Beleive it or not, you can download all the tools that you need to get started in this language, FREE from Sun. Go to java.sun.com and look for the Java Developers Kit, and Documentation.

2- Technology Resources/ Funding Opportunities

A.**National Association of Partners in Education Awards
This program recognizes education partnerships working to close the digital divide. The top two cash awards are $5,000.
http://www.partnersineducation.org/sbc%20page.htm

B.**eSchool News School Funding Center
A one-stop source for the latest information on grant programs and sources for technology funding.
http://www.eschoolnews.org/funding

3- Technology Trainings and Meetings

A. Philadelphia Region CTCNet Meeting (Sept 21)

Everyone with an interest in community-based computer learning and access centers is invited to a meeting at 9:00 AM on September 21st at the United Way, 17th and the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. The meeting will last until 1:00 PM. Please mark your calendar.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: ntr@netreach.net

The meeting is for organizers of programs for low-income children or adults that use or are about computers.

The purpose of this meeting is to share ideas, learn about available resources and hear from people who have been successful.

This meeting is funded in part by CTCNet and the America Connects Consortium. It is one of several meetings being conducted in local regions across the country. This meeting is particularly for people from eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern New Jersey.

CTCNet is a national membership association of more than 500 community technology centers. See http://www.ctcnet.org for background.

The America Connects Consortium is a partnership of 8 organizations with different expertise working to help people to build and improve centers.See http://www.americaconnects.net (especially look at the link titled "How to use this site.")

The Philadelphia meeting committee is looking for
1) speakers with resources or 2) interesting stories about their own programs. Contact Stan Pokras, 215-564-6686, if you'd like to speak at this meeting.

Mark your calendar now for Sept 21st. Additional information will be distributed as the meeting plans are developed.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: ntr@netreach.net

Here is a partial list of committee members working on this meeting:
* Stan Pokras, Nonprofit Technology Resources
* Hillary Aisenstein, Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)
* David Wendt and Stephen Rockwell, TEAMing for TECHnology at the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
* Lynda DeSouza, FrankfordStyle Community Arts Organization
* David S Park, Center for Community Partnerships, Univ. of Pennsylvania
* Mt. Airy Community Computer Center

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: ntr@netreach.net

B.Kidsmart "Young Explorer" Training

This training will provide a basic overview to agency administrative staff that will enable them to use the Young explorer computer in their childhood development programs.

Date: October 9, 2001 Time: 9: 00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m.

Location: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Trainer: Paul Adorno
Cost: Free

Coffee and Tea Included

4- Employment Opportunities

A. Team Tech Philadelphia is Hiring!

Positions available starting this Fall

Team Tech Philadelphia is an AmeriCorps*VISTA program that supports Philadelphia nonprofits in using technology effectively and efficiently. We consult on technology planning, provide resource/referral services, produce an informative newsletter, allocate equipment, and coordinate
training opportunities for nonprofit staff and low-income community residents.
As we finish our first year, our focus is on building strong partnerships with community entities to sustain existing projects and continue to support to Philadelphia nonprofits.

Qualifications:
Team Tech is seeking individuals who are self-motivated, community oriented, and interested in the role of technology in nonprofit agencies. Candidates should be interested in and/or have experience in:
Building partnerships with businesses and nonprofits
Making informed decisions
Budgeting and allocations
Researching resources and offering referrals
Microsoft computer applications (including Word, Excel,
Access,Outlook, FrontPage)
Applicants should also be highly organized and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Check Us Out At: http://www.uwsepa.org/teamfortech/index/home.htm
Team Tech Philadelphia is housed at the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, downtown Philadelphia. As a VISTA you will receive a living allowance of approx. $9,000, health insurance, extensive job training and either an education award of $4,725 or cash stipend of $1,200. You may also be eligible to earn college credit. VISTA's must be at least 18, a US citizen or permanent resident, and willing to make a one-year commitment to the project.
Send resume & cover letter to:
Stephen Rockwell
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway,
Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Phone: 215-665-2569. Email: Stephenr@uwsepa.org

Amy Oommachan
Teaming for Technology VISTA
TEAMing for TECHnology
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: (215) 665-2514
AmyO@uwsepa.org
www.uwsepa.org/teamfortech/
www.uwsepa.org

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