Illinois Technology Foundation Overview 2013. Our Mission We are a grassroots organization with over 300 passionate volunteers that are focused on developing.

Illinois Technology Foundation

Overview

2013

Our Mission

We are a grassroots organization with over 300

passionate volunteers that are focused on developing

and retaining the best IT talent and leadership in Illinois

by bringing real-world career opportunities to the

classroom.  In doing this, we enrich the careers of

students by helping them find meaningful employment

that allows them to pursue their technical aspirations

and make valuable contributions to their employers.We bring industry into the classroom!

Education Continuum

Academic Outreach

Formed 2006 – Illinois Technology Association

Development of Programs and Community Relationships

ITA Formed the Foundation

2009

Non Profit 501(c)3

Foundation adopted the Academic Outreach ITA Initiative as Primary Mission

Over 300 volunteers

Foundation History

Resources Fifty for the Future®

Guest Speakers

Industry Coaches

Career Counselor Workshop

Field Trips

Women in IT

IT Advisory Councils

Equipment Donations

GoodNews Illinois

Fifty for the Future®

Recognize the top 60 Students in Illinois

50 College

10 High School

7th Year

$125,000 Scholarship Fund – Directions Training

200 Nominees

Grad and Undergrad

High School Juniors

Nominations Close - October 4, 2013

Award Ceremony – November 12, 2013

Judges from industry and government

Guest Speakers Complete Form on ITF website

– Who

– What

– When

Allow 3 weeks

Industry Coach

Everyone needs a mentor

Provide mentor for faculty

Specific Technology

Classroom support

Career Counselor Workshop Provide workshops for counselors and

others interested in IT careers

IT Career information

Student Resource Center

Field Trips Help Arrange

Larger Groups (15 or more)

– Microsoft

– Cisco

– Google

Smaller Groups

– Local companies

Women in IT Focus on encouraging young girls to

pursue an IT career

Guest Speakers

Field Trips

IT Advisory Council IT Professional to work with CS staff

Assign industry professional

Bring ITF resources to school

Equipment Donations Refurbished product at Low Cost

Available for school, students & faculty

Obtain donations from local companies

– Refurbish

– Add Microsoft

• Operating system

• Office 2010

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