it@cork, European Tech Cluster continues to develop its groundbreaking adopt-a-school programme to support and recognise the outstanding efforts of organisations that wish to make a difference in their region.
This programme is developing vibrant and creative relationships between IT-intensive organisations and schools. It excites and engages young students in IT-based innovation and help organisations make a strategic contribution to the economic and social development of the regions in which they operate.
By “signing up” to adopt-a-school, your organisation will be committing to carry out one or more of the following actions for one or more local schools.
•Providing some software development classes to interested students
•Providing some software/hardware troubleshooting classes to interested students
•Donating some useful IT equipment, new or re-configured
•Providing some necessary IT support
•Providing guest speakers to classes interested in IT careers
•Offering work experience for transition-year students interested in IT
•Setting up a Coder Dojo in your organisation for local children to learn how to “code” in an informal environment
In relation to every adopt-a-school success story, it@cork, European Tech Cluster will ensure that your organisation receives full recognition for its contribution and will:
•Formally present to your organisation an adopt-a-school certificate which may be displayed in a prominent location in your premises, on your websites etc.
• Publish relevant details on the it@cork, European Tech Cluster website
•Provide extensive coverage on social media websites
•Provide numerous photo opportunities
• Issue press releases to relevant media outlets
“Sign-up” to adopt a school, we would be delighted to hear from you by email at: julianne@itcork.ie
