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Alumni Office Room 1W9 Isaac Honor - Internship Coordinator [email protected] INTERNSHIP NOTICE #56 GenTech is a tech‐entrepreneurship program that provides hands‐on learning experiences and mentorship opportunities for New York City high school students interested in transforming the world through tech‐ based innovations. Developed by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and supported by Microsoft and other major partners, the program is designed to educate and inspire students to pursue careers in entrepreneurship and technology. This is a very good opportunity for sophomores, juniors and seniors. For more information and description of the program and application, see below….. Application DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013 If you have any questions or need additional information see me in Room 1W9 To Fill Out The PDF Application: Instructions: Go to www.PDFescape.com • Start Using – UNREGISTERED • Upload a file to PDFescape o Choose file and upload • Complete form – page by page o You can copy and paste (CTRL-V) • When you have completed the form: o Click on green button (Save & Download) on left side panel o The file is displayed at bottom left side o Click on “Keep” – then Open file • The completed file will open o Go to File, then Saveas and save file to your desktop – rename file with your name o Save and then email the completed file to [email protected] Important Note: If you are selected for the internship, please inform Mr. Honor IMMEDIATELY via email at: [email protected] Application Form Deadline: 5:00pm, Friday, May 31, 2013 What is NYC Generation Tech? GenTech is a tech-entrepreneurship program that provides hands-on learning experiences and mentorship opportunities for New York City high school students interested in transforming the world through tech-based innovations. Developed by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and supported by Microsoft and other major partners, the program is designed to educate and inspire students to pursue careers in entrepreneurship and technology. GenTech has three main components: 1. Summer Programming: In a two-week tech-entrepreneurship bootcamp, students learn about technology fundamentals, including computer programming and 3D printing, as well as how to write a business plan and lean startup methodologies. Students develop basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and form teams to develop a mobile app and business plan aimed at improving education or the quality of city life for NYC students. Using the foundational skills from the bootcamp, students focus on building out their mobile app and business plans for another six weeks with a mix of evening mentoring sessions and group and independent work. Throughout the summer, students are exposed to the NYC tech startup ecosystem through guest speakers and field trips. (July-August) 2. Mentorship & Enterprise Discovery: Students receive mentorship from local business/technology undergraduate and graduate students during the bootcamp phase. After the bootcamp, each student team is paired with a small team of Tech Mentors from industry-leading tech and business organizations. Tech Mentors provide support, insight, and guidance to students during evening mentoring sessions. Mentoring sessions are held at various tech-related companies throughout NYC. 3. Demo Night & Awards Ceremony: In September, students demo and pitch their finished apps and business plans to a panel of prominent judges from the technology and venture capitalist community. Members of the winning team receive cash prizes and all students are honored at an awards ceremony. Program Schedule All applicants should carefully review the following dates and information to ensure that they are willing and able to attend ALL sessions. July 2013 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 5 Parent-Student 4th of July Info Session 8 9 10 11 12 Bootcamp: Week 1 Bootcamp: Week 1 Bootcamp: Week 1 Bootcamp: Week 1 Bootcamp: Week 1 (9:00-5:00) (9:00-5:00) (9:00-5:00 ) (9:00-5:00 ) (9:00-5:00 @) 15 16 17 18 19 Bootcamp: Week 2 Bootcamp: Week 2 Bootcamp: Week 2 Bootcamp: Week 2 Bootcamp: Week 2 (9:00-5:00) (9:00-5:00) (9:00-5:00) (9:00-5:00) (9:00-5:00) 22 23 24 25 26 Independent Coding Evening Mentoring 1 In-Person Workday Evening Mentoring 2 Independent Coding Work (5:30-8:30) (9:00-5:00) (5:30-8:30) Work 29 30 31 Independent Coding Evening Mentoring 3 In-Person Workday Work (5:30-8:30) (9:00-5:00) August 2013 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 Evening Mentoring 4 Independent Coding (5:30-8:30) Work 5 6 7 8 9 Independent Coding Evening Mentoring 5 In-Person Workday Evening Mentoring 6 Independent Coding Work (5:30-8:30) (9:00-5:00) (5:30-8:30) Work 12 13 14 15 16 Independent Coding Evening Mentoring 7 In-Person Workday Evening Mentoring 8 Independent Coding Work (5:30-8:30) (9:00-5:00) (5:30-8:30) Work 19 20 21 22 23 Independent Coding Evening Mentoring 9 In-Person Workday Evening Mentoring 10 Independent Coding Work (5:30-8:30) (9:00-5:00) (5:30-8:30) Work 26 27 28 29 30 Independent Coding Evening Mentoring 11 In-Person Workday Evening Mentoring 12 Independent Coding Work (5:30-8:30) (9:00-5:00) (5:30-8:30) Work September 2013 • Semi-Final Competition: Date & Location TBD • Final Competition – Demo Night: Date & Location TBD Eligibility and Application Process Applicant Requirements GenTech is committed to serving NYC high school students from low-income communities. The applicant must: 1. Plan to attend a NYC high school during the 2013-14 school year Note: Due to the rigor and demands of the program, preference will be given to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 2. Demonstrate economic or educational disadvantage based on the below criteria: a. Applicant attends a NYC high school with a Free and Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL) rate of 50% or higher or b. Applicant qualifies for FRPL but attends a NYC high school with a FRPL rate below 50%. Documentation of FRPL qualification must be provided with application materials (e.g. copy of FRPL application). Application Process Applicants will be chosen by the strength of their academic history and past leadership experiences, their demonstrated interest in GenTech’s topics, and their ability to collaboratively solve problems in a team setting. There is a limited amount of space for this program, so please take your time to put together a well thought-out application. Upon receiving your application materials, your application will be carefully reviewed. Applicants will then be assigned to one of three categories: immediate acceptance, immediate rejection, or waitlisted. Students who are waitlisted may be asked to interview with the Recruitment Team during the week of June 3rd. All Students will be notified of their final application status by June 7th. Students who are interested in the program or who have any questions regarding the application, should contact the GenTech Recruitment Team at [email protected] or call 212-232-3333, ext. 381. Application Checklist Application Form Academic History (unofficial records are accepted) a. Current High School Transcript b. Attendance Record for the 2012-13 School Year Essays (1-4) Recommendation Proof of FRPL qualification (only if your high school has a FRPL rate below 50%) Section A. Personal Information Full Name: ________________________________________________________________ Preferred name, if different from above: ________________________________________ Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): _____________________ Male: □ Female: □ Address: _____________________________________________ Apt #: _____________ City: __________________________ State: __________ Zip Code: _______________ Home Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Student’s Cell: _____________________________________________________________ Student’s E-mail: ___________________________________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Cell: ______________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s E-mail: ____________________________________________________ Name of High School: _______________________________________________________ Grade Level for 2013-2014 School Year (next school year): ________________________ Where would you like to attend college: _________________________________________ What would you like to study in college? ________________________________________ Section B. Academic History Please gather the following information from your guidance counselor or school administrator: 1. A copy of your high school transcript that shows your cumulative GPA. An unofficial copy will be accepted. 2. A copy of your school attendance record for the 2012-2013 school year. An unofficial copy will be accepted. Section C. Essay Questions Please answer ALL of the following questions by typing a response to each question in 12- point, Times New Roman font, double spaced. 1. During NYC Generation Tech, you and your team will be tasked with learning to code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; creating a functional app; and delivering a pitch for your business idea. This is quite a big challenge! Please explain why you’re interested in the program and why this challenge appeals to you. (200-300 words) 2. For each of the following qualities, rate yourself on a scale from 1-5 in comparison to your peers (see scale below) and explain the rating, including one example in each explanation: (75 – 100 words for each lettered section below) Top 10% Good Average Below Average Poor 5 4 3 2 1 a. Leadership i. What is your numerical rating? ii. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership. b. Perseverance i. What is your numerical rating? ii. Describe a time when you demonstrated perseverance – how did you handle a challenging situation and overcome it? c. Teamwork i. What is your numerical rating? ii. Describe a time when you demonstrated teamwork. 3. Answer ONE of the following questions: (200 – 300 words) I. If you were able to write the story of your life until now, what would you title it and why? OR II.