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Application to Start a Chapter of Technocademy, Inc.
Fill out all parts of this application on a computer. For fill-in questions, answer in red font. Answers should be 2-4 sentences. To answer, select the entire given line with your mouse and replace it with text. Alternatively, you can print out the application, scan, and email.
Email completed forms to . Feel free to call (470) 222-5194 if you have not received a confirmation of receipt of your application within one week after your submission. We will let you know of your application status through email and phone.
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Requirements
Highlight “Yes” if you meet the requirement and “No” if you do not.
I am planning to start a chapter and conduct lessons in my local area that does not conflict with already established Technocademy chapters.
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I have a plan in mind for potential places for lessons, sources of volunteers, and execution of lessons.
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I have the time and work ethic needed to successfully start and grow a chapter of Technocademy.
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I am able to commit long-term (multiple years) to a chapter of Technocademy.
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I have strong interpersonal skills.
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I am able to communicate frequently with the national Technocademy headquarters to provide updates on my chapter and ask questions.
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I have the ability, time, and motivation to go out, pitch Technocademy, and organize lessons with organizations and people I am not familiar with.
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I have a passion for spreading digital literacy.
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I will not use Technocademy as a way to start my own venture but rather as an outlet to expand Technocademy’s reach and help more people in need.
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Basic Information
Answer each question honestly and fully.
Name: ______
Email:______
Phone (Cell):______
Phone (Home):______
City/State:______
Country:______
Are you a high school or college student?YesNo
School Name:______
Grade Level:______
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Purpose
Answer each question honestly and fully.
Why do you want to start a chapter of Technocademy?
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What are your goals if you start a chapter of Technocademy?
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Qualifications
Answer each question honestly and fully.
What makes you qualified to start a chapter of Technocademy?
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What experience do you have organizing other people and events? What volunteering experience do you have?
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Explain your familiarity, experience, and qualifications with technology (basic technology taught in lessons as well as more advanced technology).
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*Along with your application, attach a resume in your submission.
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Strategic Planning
Answer each question honestly and fully.
Explain what your strategy is for finding places to conduct lessons.
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Explain what your strategy is for recruiting volunteers.
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Chapter Rules
Read through these fully and highlight the “(I agree)” in front of each rule to acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of the rule.
- (I agree) A chapter may not charge for any service, lesson, or product whatsoever.
- (I agree) A chapter must put its participants--including volunteers and people served--first and respect all people involved.
- (I agree) A chapter is controlled by Technocademy and can be dissolved at any time for neglect of duties or other malpractice (such as violating a rule in this list).
- (I agree) A chapter must use Technocademy logos and names on all services, resources, lessons, correspondences, and anything relating to the chapter.
- (I agree) A chapter cannot claim it is its own organization; it must describe itself as a chapter of Technocademy, a national organization.
- (I agree) A chapter cannot make contact with any company or organization with the purpose of asking for donations or becoming a partner without explicit permission from the national headquarters.
- (I agree) A chapter must use the resources of Technocademy; it cannot bring in or create other material without explicit permission from the national headquarters.
- (I agree) A chapter may not alter, edit, or otherwise change any resource or property of Technocademy. A chapter must use the version the national headquarters provides it.
- (I agree) A chapter must make contact with the national headquarters at least twice month to provide updates on progress and supply statistics and photos of recent activity.
- (I agree) A chapter must focus its lessons on spreading digital literacy.
- (I agree) A chapter has the ability to schedule its own lessons, recruit its own volunteers, and give service hours for completed activity.
I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with all of the preceding rules.
Name:______
Date:______
Electronic Signature:______
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Submission
I acknowledge that all of the information in this application is true.
Name:______
Date:______
Electronic Signature:______
Thank you for your interest in Technocademy and spending your time to complete the application. Email completed forms to . Feel free to call (470) 222-5194 if you have not received a confirmation of receipt of your application within one week after your submission. We will let you know of your application status through email and phone.
***Along with your application, attach the following:
Resume