Internship Notice #56

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?

II. If you had a theme song – a piece of music that describes you best – what would it be and why? Please include the name of the song and the artist.

4. Write a short introduction about yourself. (75-100 words) Be sure to include the following: • Your name (and nickname, if different) • Your grade level during the 2013-14 academic year (next school year) • The name of the school you currently attend • Your interests, any notable accomplishments, and future plans

I hereby certify that the information above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

______Signature Date

Submitting Your Application

The NYC Generation Tech Recruitment Team will review all applications. Selections will be based on the applicant’s answers to the above questions, commitment to attend all sessions, academic history, recommendations and other supporting materials. Completed applications can be submitted in three different ways:

1. (Preferred) Upload your completed applications materials to GenTech’s online portal found at www.nycgenerationtech.com between April 19 and May 31, 2013. Recommenders for students who apply online must also submit their recommendations through the online portal.

2. Email all documents as attachments to [email protected] by May 31, 2013. Recommenders for students who email their applications must also submit their recommendations via email.

3. Mail your application to the address below. All materials must be received by May 31, 2013. Please note that, if you chose to mail your application, your recommendation must be included in your materials. Your recommender should sign and date the seal of the envelope that contains their recommendation and return it to you to be included with your other materials. Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship NYC Generation Tech 120 Wall Street, 18th floor New York, NY 10005

If you have any questions about how to submit your application, please email the GenTech Recruitment Team at [email protected].

Recommendation Form

Applicant: Your recommender should be an adult who knows you in a professional, academic, or volunteer context and can relate specific and relevant details about your performance, skills, and unique abilities (i.e., a teacher, coach, program administrator, employer, or other adult). Relatives may not provide a recommendation.

Recommender: NYC Generation Tech (GenTech) is a technology, entrepreneurship, and mentorship program for high school students from under-resourced communities in NYC. The program invests in the city’s homegrown talent and 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 3-D 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, group and independent work. (July- August)

2. Mentorship & Enterprise Discovery: Students receive mentorship from local business/technology undergraduate and graduate students during the bootcamp phase. After the bootcamp, student teams are paired with two 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.

For more information on the program, visit www.nycgenerationtech.com.

Please answer the following questions to help us understand more about the applicant.

Name of Applicant: ______

Name of Recommender: ______

Telephone Number: ______E-mail: ______

Address: ______

______

1. What is your relationship to the applicant? How long have you known him or her?

2. In comparison to other students in his or her class year, how do you rate the applicant in the following areas:

Below Top 10% Good Average Poor No Basis Average Leadership

Perseverance

Teamwork

Professional Maturity

Quantitative Analysis

Oral Communication

Written Communication

3. In support of your ratings for the first 3 categories listed in Question 2, describe a situation in which the applicant demonstrated the stated competency in your class, the school, and/or community: a. Leadership b. Perseverance c. Teamwork

4. Why do you feel that this applicant should be accepted to NFTE’s NYC Generation Tech program?

5. What challenges, if any, do you foresee the applicant encountering during the course of the program?

6. Please write any additional information you would like to share about this student. We welcome all information that will help us to differentiate this student from others.

I hereby certify that the information provided below is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

______Signature Date

Submitting Your Recommendation

If the applicant you’re recommending is submitting their application via GenTech’s online portal found at www.nycgenerationtech.com, please upload your recommendation to the portal between April 19 and May 31, 2013.

If the applicant you’re recommending is submitting their application via email, please email your recommendation as an attachment to [email protected] by May 31, 2013.

If your student you’re recommending is submitting their application via mail, please place this recommendation form and any attachments in an envelope, sign across the envelope seal, and return it to the applicant so that she or he may include it with their completed application. Applicants’ materials must be received by May 31, 2013.

If you have any questions concerning the recommendation, please email the GenTech Recruitment Team at [email protected] or call 212-232-3333, ext. 381.