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Many non-profit and educational organizations find themselves at a disadvantage when
it comes to much-needed critical support for computer systems, networks and technology
initiatives. With a chronic shortage of qualified technicians and no relief in sight,
the private sector recruits entry-level and experienced candidates with hard to resist
salaries and incentives. With stretched budgets and older equipment, schools and charitable
groups cannot compete for competent support.
Students enrolled in technology tracks at colleges, junior colleges and independent
schools comprise a potential pool of resources that could offer much needed relief
to institutions strapped for technical assistance. Most students realize that real
on-the-job experience is a valuable complement to their classroom training. The
IT/HOT program works with existing intern programs at secondary and post secondary
schools and also provides internships directly through JES & Co.
Once accepted into the IT/HOT program, students are given the opportunity to help bona
fide educational and non-profit organizations with their technical needs at discounted,
subsidized or corporate assisted rates. Revenue generated by the program, along with donations
and grants from the public and private sector, are used to provide the administrative backup
and mentoring programs necessary to assure appropriate technical services are offered to the
program beneficiaries.
It is a win-win-win all around. Schools place interns in real-life situations. Corporations
provide much needed assistance, donations and grants for the benefit of youth and charitable
organizations. Non-profit organizations and schools get desperately needed support. And
students gain practical experience, and in many cases, compensation or school credit or both,
while participating in a valuable community service.
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