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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FREE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP!
With support from the Columbus SOUP, Harrison College and Grove City Parks & Recreation,
TECH CORPS will implement its Techie Girl Workshop with 20 middle (intermediate) school
girls from the Grove City community on April 18
th.
The Techie Girl Workshop is a half-day technology experience designed to engage students in programming and robotics
activities that can stimulate a deeper interest in technology; as well as provide opportunities for them to express their
imaginations.
The workshop is comprised of 20 students and lead by two TECH CORPS Instructors. Families will be responsible for transportation.
Snacks will be provided by the Grove City Parks & Recreation Department. The workshop will be held at Harrison College.
Applications Due: April 3, 2015
TECHIE WORKSHOP TopicsProgramming Through fun and engaging experiences with Scratch, from the MIT Media Lab, elementary school
students learn how to create their own interactive art, stories and games.
Robotics Students explore basic engineering and programming as they interact with the LEGO®
Mindstorms® EV3 robots.
TECHIE GIRL WORKSHOP Dates/Grade Band/Location (additional details will be provided upon acceptance into program)
Date: Time: Grade Band: Location:
Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:00AM – 2:00PM Current 5th – 6th grades Harrison College
3880 Jackpot Rd, Grove City, OH 43123 THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO FEMALE STUDENTS WHO MEET BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Live within the Grove City corporation limits OR attend Holt Crossing Intermediate, Park Street Intermediate or Hayes Intermediate schools;
2. Currently enrolled in the 5th or 6th grade.
Student Selection Process:
Students interested in being selected to participate will need to turn in a complete Application Packet before the Friday, April 3, 2015 deadline. Up to 20 students will be selected for the workshop based on their application (10 points), essay (60 points) and letter of recommendation (30 points). Students will be notified of selection by Friday, April 3th. Application Packets can be obtained by contacting the TECH CORPS Office at 614.583.9211 or emailing Carla Thompson at [email protected].
This event or activity is not affiliated with or sponsored by the South-Western City School District.
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Techie Workshop:
Student Application Form
Please complete this application packet and return it to TECH CORPS before 5:00pm on Friday, April 3, 2015 to ensure that your child is considered for the Techie Girl Workshop. Your application is not complete without all the required signatures and documents. You will be notified via email and/or phone call of your child's acceptance in the program by Friday, April 10th. You are
encouraged to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Child’s Full Name:
Gender: Current Age: Current Grade: ______________ ________
Current School:
School District:
Parent/Guardian Full Name: Mailing Address:
Primary Phone: Email:
This information will only be used for reporting purposes and not for student selection: Financial Need:
Please check box if, applicant receives or is a member of a family that receives Ohio Works First cash payments or other JFS benefits.Student Ethnicity:
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latino
Native American Indian
White/Caucasian
Multiracial
Other __________________________Applications will be reviewed upon submission and notifications will be made by Friday, April 10th.
TECHIE GIRL WORKSHOP:
Date: Time: Grade Band: Location:
Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:00AM – 2:00PM Current 5th – 6th grades Harrison College
3880 Jackpot Rd, Grove City, OH 43123 Has your child participated in any other TECH CORPS Programs? Yes No
If yes, please indicate program, location and year.
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Essay:
Why do you want to attend the Techie Workshop?
To complete the application and for consideration, students must submit a hand-written essay. Please use the space
provided and add additional pages as needed. Well-written essays will center on why the student wants to participate in
the Techie Girl Workshop including their interest in technology and engineering and their commitment to attending all
of the session. (500 words max.)
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Techie Girl Workshop Application
Applicant (Student) Information
Full
Name:
Gender:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
ZIP Code
Recommender’s Information
Full
Name:
Last
First
M.I.
Title:
Relationship to applicant:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
What do you know of the applicant’s interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
specifically computer science, coding, robotics and/or computers?
Which personal qualities stand out in the applicant? Are there any personal strengths or weaknesses you want to
point out?
Additional Comments:
Recommender’s Signature: Date:
Application Packet Checklist:
RECOMMENDATION FORM
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_____Complete and sign the application
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Complete essay (500 words maximum)
_____Recommendation Letter
Disclaimer and Signatures:
