Fri Aug 6, 2010
Presentations begin at 9 AM and will conclude at 11:30 AM
Amherst A. Wilder Auditorium
Wilder Foundation
451 Lexington Parkway N (click on link for map)
St. Paul, MN 55104
Presentations begin at 9 AM and will conclude at 11:30 AM
Amherst A. Wilder Auditorium
Wilder Foundation
451 Lexington Parkway N (click on link for map)
St. Paul, MN 55104
30 CTEP AmeriCorps members serve across Saint Paul and Minneapolis teaching about technology literacy for social, civic and economic empowerment with low-income families, New Americans, and residents with disabilities. Every year, groups of CTEP AmeriCorps members choose civic engagement projects where they seek to make a unique contribution to bridging the local digital divide.
Come join us as our members share about their accomplishments and struggles in creating community change.
This Year’s Projects Include:
Twin Cities Youth Media Network (TCYMN)
Helped convene a city-wide Youth Media Summit, and strengthen collaborative so that member organizations can better share resources
E-Democracy in Cedar Riverside Neighborhood
Provided outreach efforts for the Cedar-Riverside Community E-Democracy Forum to help bridge the Digital Divide through online civic engagement and community building amongst neighbors of a very diverse neighborhood.
Frogtown Circulator
Members surveyed Frogtown residents and contributed to community meetings for the creation of a free bus-service in Frogtown that could help youth participate in technology literacy programming in the neighborhood.
Expanding Technology Resources for Ex-Offenders
Created online resources for public computer center staff in assisting ex-offenders with finding employment.
Educating Public about Electronic Waste
Attended multiple community events to educate the public on the dangers of electronic waste, and implemented e-waste curriculum to be used a public computer centers across the Twin Cities
Local Digital Divide Documentary
Members interviewed a number of local public computer center staff, clients, and advocates to create a media product on the importance of digital inclusion
Each project will present for 15 minutes and then have a 5 minute Q&A with members of the public.
Bagels and coffee provided
Free Parking in the Ramp, go to Information Desk to be directed to the Auditorium
Please RSVP to Libby Caulum at libby@technologypower.rog or 651 556 1389.
RSVP is not required to attend but gives us a better idea of amount of food to order.
Free Parking in the Ramp, go to Information Desk to be directed to the Auditorium
Please RSVP to Libby Caulum at libby@technologypower.rog or 651 556 1389.
RSVP is not required to attend but gives us a better idea of amount of food to order.
