Accomplishments Year 2001
Moved to new building at 116 N. Court
St.
Received federal grant to creat BTECH:
BTECH FACT SHEET
BTECH is the innovative youth community
technology center operated by Fairfield Youth Advocacy,
Inc. in Fairfield, Iowa. The U.S. Department of Education
has recently awarded $300,000 to create this unique
opportunity for SE Iowa youth.
The technology center expanded out of
The Beatbox, the initial program of the parent organization,
FYA. The Beatbox teen center has successfully addressed
youth challenges with a unique young adult mentoring
model, and has designed this technology center in accordance
with progressive educational practices.
BTECH will provide:
· Free hi-tech training in a flexible
learning environment
· Multi-lingual instructors, childcare, transportation
· Atmosphere of unconditional positive regard
Certified Network Associate/Cisco Certified
Network Professional Training
· The most advanced computer network
training in the world
· Cost of final certification exam included
· Training normally costs $10,000 per person
and is available at select locations
· Certification results in highly paying jobs
· Six-month course requires dedication, but no
specific background
· Part-time day and/or evening schedule
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Certification Training
· Provides knowledge and skills
necessary to install, configure, and administrate Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional and Microsoft Windows 2000
Server
· Completed within two months on a part-time
evening schedule
· Offers important industry certification
Basic Digital Film Production Workshop
· Offers basic understanding of
techniques and technologies used in
digital film production - pre-production, production,
and post-production hands-on skill development
· Twice weekly class sessions, twice weekly lab
sessions -production sessions scheduled by student
· Two month course
· Results in the completion of four short digital
films
· Public premiere of students' final productions
Basic Web Design Workshop
· Provides hands-on practice in
techniques and technologies
· Two month course - two hour class session twice
a week
mentored sessions
· Teaches application of HTML to basic web site
design
· Trains in JavaScript, Gif animation, Flash,
and PERL
· Results in completion of a website
Career Lab and Employment Readiness Program
· Provides career counseling, job
development, and job seeking skills
· Assessment of behavioral strengths and weaknesses,
interests, and aptitude
· Some programs available in English, Spanish,
French, or German
· Individualized career counseling
· Workshops on job seeking skills, resume writing,
and career
planning
· Provides established linkages with several
institutions and agencies in southeast Iowa
Basic Office Skills
· Self-paced, interactive software
designed to teach basic PC skills, Microsoft Office,
(Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
· Provides the skills needed to perform in today's
office environment.
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