The Information Technology Center of Lansing (ITEC),Impression 5 Science Center and TechSmith Corp. are investing $250,000 in technology camps designed to get Capital region kids interested in science while they’re still young.
According to excerpts from the article:
Under the five-year, $250,000 program, TechSmith, Impression 5 and ITEC will provide innovative and fun technology camps, courses and exhibits that give young people the opportunity to learn the skills they’ll need to participate in Lansing’s emerging technology sector. The two camps will take place June 22-26, 2009 and August 3-7, 2009 at Impression 5 Science Center.
“We know that the information technology industry is one of the fastest-growing in the Capital area,” said Kirk Riley, ITEC’s executive director. “And we also know that there is a shortage of IT workers spanning abroad range of skills and occupations that threatens the future of our local economic development. By providing science, technology, engineering, and math educational opportunities to area youth and their families, this partnership aims to help prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow, so they can take advantage of the economic opportunities available in the area.”
“Infrastructure upgrades are already in progress at Impression 5 to accommodate more advanced technology experiences,” said Erik Larson, Impression 5’s executive director. “Our entire facility is now a wireless hotspot, and the partnership will provide the resources necessary to acquire multiple laptop computers and related software that will enable students to learn how to program robots, use GPS applications and design digital media —hands-on.”
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