TechComunidad 2012

This weekend, Practica Platica will be participating in River City Youth Foundation's community event TechComunidad. TechComunidad seeks student clubs, churches, industry associations, tech professionals, and anyone passionate about putting the power of technology into the hands of low-income youth and families that need it the most.

When is TechComunidad™ Dove Springs? 
Saturday, October 27, 2012 at River City Youth Foundation,
5209 S. Pleasant Valley in Dove Springs
Families attend 8am-5 p.m.
Volunteer times vary. www.TechComunidad.com

What Happens?
Hundreds of pre-selected families begin a new way of life by participating in a daylong bilingual digital technology event where parents learn computer basics and hundreds of youth learn hands-on technology skills and the path to getting good jobs. Featured activities include:

* Spanish language and bilingual topics ranging from social media and video production to wi-fi apps and video gaming.
* Culturally relevant life sessions on STEM careers, college readiness, and scholarships.
* Hands-on, interactive demonstrations on how technology integrates with daily life around education, health, and government
* Parents that complete TechComunidad receive a FREE laptop or tablet and
continue several months of follow up technology training.

Why?
TechComunidad aims to give parents the tools and confidence to successfully guide their children’s education from pre-K to college and career. Southeast Austin’s Dove Springs is Austin’s largest populated youth community where one of every two households does not have technology access.

How Can You Help?
* Be a Volunteer (there are lots of ways to help, everything from set up, serving an instructor assistant, being a family guide, helping the IT team, and more). We also have a great need for Spanish speakers.
* Attend TechComunidad as a Service Project for Your Organization
* Sponsor a Family’s Computer Start-Up Package
* Distribute this message to your friends, colleagues, and email lists
* Help Spread the Word on Twitter (@techcomunidad) and Facebook (TechComunidad).

Want to get involved? Click here to sign up!

Leadership Needed!

Calling all leaders! There are a few spots available for 2012-2013 Líderes de Pepe. 

Se solicitan estudiantes que:

• Have an intense passion for the Spanish language
• Pay great attention to detail
• Are imaginative and crafty 
• Dedicated and witty
• Open, warm, and brotherly/sisterly to all peers
• Sensitive to the thoughts of others
• Accountable
• Must be available for the meetings!

We could use a variety of different leaders. A leader is not necessarily someone who makes all the group's decisions, or tells others what to do. Instead, it is a person that can guide others by example, and is a genuine friend to all those around him. 

Do you feel the need to lead? Let us know by email or facebook message!