Technology training, service and leadership program

The YMCA of Greater Seattle and One Economy Digital Connector program will provide a unique opportunity for youth to serve the community, learn technology skills and practice leadership.

Examples of activities in the year-long program:

-- Learn basic to advanced technology skills (internet safety, how to hook up a computer, computer troubleshooting) so that students are equipped to go to, say, Yesler Terrace housing development computer lab and teach their newly honed skills to adult residents.

-- Explore and understand the importance of technology and broadband in today’s world. Use their knowledge to perform community mapping of their neighborhoods – how many residents have internet access at home? What community resources in the area provide high speed internet access?

-- Career exploration and site visits to area technology companies.

Seattle-area youth ages 14-19 are eligible to participate.

• Increase computer and internet knowledge
• Promote technology in the community
• Learn entrepreneurship and life skills
• Receive a Cisco I.T. essentials certificate
• Receive an Ever-Fi Financial certificate
• Build multimedia portfolio
• HAVE FUN!

In exchange for participation, successful graduates of the program will receive a $500 stipend, laptop computer and other incentives.

Download the application and return it to rayalla@seattleymca.org or by mail or fax

Metrocenter YMCA
c/o Roni Ayalla
909 4^th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
p. 206-587-6113
Fax: 206-382-7894