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Gary A. Lyon - Development Director September 16, 2014

Computer Corps. Where Today’s e Waste Becomes Tomorrow’s e WorkForce. Gary A. Lyon - Development Director September 16, 2014. Computer Corps Mission. Recycle Refurbish Reuse. R 3. Our “Formula”. (e Waste + e Potential ) Computer Corps = e WorkForce. e Waste….

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Gary A. Lyon - Development Director September 16, 2014

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  1. ComputerCorps Where Today’seWasteBecomes Tomorrow’seWorkForce Gary A. Lyon - Development Director September 16, 2014

  2. ComputerCorpsMission Recycle Refurbish Reuse R3

  3. Our “Formula” (eWaste + ePotential)ComputerCorps = eWorkForce

  4. eWaste… • 40,000 square feet of obsolete and discarded computer technology.

  5. + ePotential… • Disadvantaged and ‘at risk’ youth • Displaced workers • Economically disadvantaged • Handicapped and disabled • Seniors • Teachers & public school systems • Minorities & underserved populations

  6. to the power ofComputerCorps… • Recycle- keep electonic waste out of landfills. • Refurbish - Provide economic opportunity for underserved and disadvantaged. • Reuse - Develop an eAware workforce. “Ask not what your country can do for you, Ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy

  7. Equals • Computer Advantage Program • Earn And Learn • Computers for Classrooms • Fifty+ Program • Kids Equal Advantage Program • Summer Tech Camp • Techs in Training • Veterans’ Incentive Program • Native American Tech Camp

  8. Our Future • Expand eWaste recycling • Improve capacity • Improve effectiveness • Technology Opportunity Program (TOP) • Competency Assessment • Industry Recognized Certifications • Community Help Desk • Outplacement Assistance

  9. Project Management,Telecommunications & Technical Consulting Help Desk Manager(HDM)Certification Level 3 Gold Advanced NetworkingProgramming LanguagesAdv. CompTIA Cert. Help Desk SystemEngineer(HDSE)Certification Level 2Silver Operating Systems,CompTIA Certs.Advanced Apps. Help Desk Analyst(HDA)Certification Level 1Bronze Basic PC Operationand Applications Basic Service Skillsand Applications Support eWaste ePotential The TOP Model eWorkforce INTAKE & NEEDS ASSESSMENT Recycling, Admin Support, Facility Support, PC Refurbishment/Repair

  10. TOP Objectives • IT skills training leading to industry-recognized certifications • Hands-on experience leading to high skills competency • Outplacement assistance through existing public and private employment resources

  11. TOP Organization

  12. J.O.I.N. D.E.T.R. N.N.D.A E.D.A.W.N. L.C.E.D.A. Nevada Department of Education WNCC/UNR Public Partnerships

  13. www.comptia.org Leading computer manufacturer trade organization Standardized and recognized IT skill certification Leader in industry eWaste initiatives www.thinkhdi.com Leading support desk industry trade organization Standardized and recognized support skill certification Private Partnerships

  14. Phase I • Objectives • TOP Program Design • Identify/Establish Partnerships • Identify Funding Resources • Schedule • 3 & 4Q02 • Budget • Capital - $0 • Operational - $0

  15. Phase II • Objectives • Establish formal Intake/Assessment Program • Implement formal ‘Boot Camp’ Training/Help Desk • Implement Level 1 Training/Help Desk • Schedule • 2003 • Budget • Capital - • Operational

  16. Phase III • Objectives • Implement Level 2 Training, Help Desk and Outplacement • Schedule • 2004 • Budget • Capital • Operational

  17. Proof of Success (eWaste + ePotential)ComputerCorp = eWorkForce • Training • No. of students trained • No. of students obtaining certification • Outplacement • No. of placements into eWorkForce positions • Average income increase

  18. Challenges • Developing Partnerships that Leverage Strengths • Overcoming Organizational Growth Pains • Adequate Labor Force • Facility Physical Capacity

  19. Why You? • You are the industry leaders • We have mutually compatible goals • You have strengths and resources we require • We have a model to help you achieve your goals • Together we can accomplish great things

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