Technology Service Corps
Technology Service Corps (TSC) creates opportunities for young people who represent an untapped pool of talent that can meet IT staffing needs of local nonprofits. Before being admitted to TSC, candidates must meet baseline requirements that include: previous work experience, a high school diploma or GED, a desire for a career path in the technology field, and a keen interest in the nonprofit sector. Most of the students entering TSC are either not employed or work part time. Those who are employed often work to support themselves, their parents, and their own children.
The TSC curriculum and experience are designed to have a positive, long-term impact on the lives and future career paths of students. Students are put through a rigorous 16-week program that includes a five-week internship. All class modules include professional skills development, hands-on learning, and homework. Guest instructors aid with professional development and real-world experience is imparted to the students through field trips.
TSC helps its students become job-ready for a technologically
sophisticated and competitive workplace, which means instilling
additional professional skills that are needed to succeed outside the
classroom. Students develop problem solving, customer service, and
communication skills, while acquiring an understanding of the nature of
a professional work environment.
TSC Students Support Hurricane
Katrina Victims
Hurricane Katrina left thousands of people in
