GREENTech Velocity Prep: “Changing Lives by Design” May 30 – June 29, 2012.

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GREENTech Velocity Prep: “Changing Lives by Design” May 30 – June 29, 2012

What is Skillpoint Alliance? Workforce development non-profit founded in 1994 Build partnerships with industry, education, and the community We focus on college and career success, delivering programs in: Construction Computer Training Health Care Office Administration Digital Media Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Mission: Build partnerships that lead to college and career success for Central Texans while meeting employers' workforce needs

What is the STEM Council? We focus on: Project-based STEM Education in Central Texas (K-16) Connecting classroom learning to industry applications Sharing best practices from industry & education A consortium of high tech industry executives and education leaders engaged in addressing workforce and education issues.

What is Velocity Prep? Time Commitment 4-week summer program | May 30 – June 29, days a week | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM How it Works Teams of 20 students form a consulting company; Work with an actual client; Create an innovative solution to a real-world problem; Present your designs & solutions to your client; Meet high-tech employers in the region; Get paid for 160 hours of work in a STEM career!

What will we get to do? Week #1: Meet your client and better understand the problem Brainstorm on innovative solutions Create a timeline for discovery, design, & presentation Week #2: Explore design concepts in teams Gather deeper knowledge about your focus area Meet professionals working in this field Week #3: Create a working model of your solution Imagine potential uses and improvements Week #4: Present your designs and findings to your client

GREENTech 2012 Client: Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Project Description: Create a working solar station for use at a festival Envision and design a solar solution to integrate into the existing micro-grid project in the Texas colonias

What are the colonias?

Can you imagine life without… ELECTRICITY?

Can you imagine life without… RUNNING WATER?

Can you imagine life without reliable… GARBAGE PICK-UP?

What Will You Design?

Imagine an innovative solution to bring power to… THE COLONIAS?

Imagine an innovative solution to bring power during… A HURRICANE?

Imagine an innovative solution to bring power during… A MUSIC FESTIVAL?

These designs could save lives…

How will your designs shape the future?

Why should I be interested? Be a creative problem-solver Work with industry professionals & mentors Make a difference with your innovative design Visit high-tech companies and schools Put an exciting experience on your resume Get paid for your work! It’s fun

How can I apply? 1.Fill out an application 2.Submit the application to Mr. Thomas by FRIDAY, May 11 3.We will contact you shortly after Lonny Stern GREENTech Velocity Prep ext 103 Questions?