***The deadline has been extended to Friday, May 27, 4:00 p.m.***
SECOND ANNUAL VERIZON YOUTHTECH CONTEST In partnership with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Verizon Foundation is sponsoring the "Verizon YouthTech Contest" for 9th through 12th grade students attending Philadelphia area high schools. What is the Verizon YouthTech Contest? Through inventiveness and their passionate commitment to change, today's youth have the power to transform their communities - and technology can be a valuable tool in these efforts. The Verizon YouthTech Contest seeks to honor young people with active involvement in using technology or innovative ideas for its use by preparing an essay in accordance with the program's criteria, in one or more of the following categories: Web Design - the web site should be designed to connect young people to one another, to information, or to resources and opportunities in new and innovative ways. Community Service - the project should use technology to make the community a better place to live in and/or help people in need. Youth Development - the project should address how young people can use technology as a tool to realize their personal and professional potential. Who is Eligible? All applicants must currently be attending the 9th through 12th grade at a Philadelphia area high school. Applications from 9th and 10th grades will be considered separately from those from 11th and 12th grades, with an equal number of prizes awarded to each group. How to Apply: The contest is being launched on Monday, April 4th. The deadline for submission of contest essays is Friday, May 27th by 4:00 p.m. The essay should be submitted to: Lassain Robinson, Program Manager Teaming for Technology United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.t4t.uwsepa.org <http://www.t4t.uwsepa.org/> Criteria: Essay applications may be hand-delivered, mailed, or e-mailed and must be received by the deadline. The essay must be typed, single-spaced, and no more than two (2) pages in length to be considered. On the first page, please start with your full name, age, home address, phone number, and the name of the high school you attend. Then, begin to address each of the following points: 1. Which category are you applying under: Web Design, Community Service, or Career Exploration? (You can only choose one.) 2. Is this an existing project (if a web site, provide the address) or a new idea for one? 3. Please describe the need for your project. 4. Please describe the goals of your project and describe how it works (or would work) in some detail. 5. What technology is required for your project and how is it used? 6. Exactly who is (or would be) involved in carrying out your project? Who does it (or would it) help? 7. How do you (or would you) let people know about this project? Review and Selection of Winners: Essay applications that meet the program's criteria will be reviewed by a panel of representatives from Verizon, United Way, School District, and nonprofit community organizations. Awardees will be selected on the basis of: * Completeness and accuracy of the application - 10 points * Creativity of the concept - 25 points * Feasibility of the concept (i.e., Is it possible to do this project? Is it likely to achieve its goals?) - 20 points * Innovative use of technology - 25 points * Value to the community (i.e., To what extent will the project make the world a better place?) - 20 points In summary, essay applications must be received no later than Friday, May 27th at 4:00 p.m. and meet the above criteria to be eligible for consideration. Winners will be notified on or before June 8th. Awardees and their families will be honored at an awards ceremony (date and location to be determined). In addition to their awards, 1st place awardees will be offered assistance with their projects from technical advisors and mentors associated with United Way. Awards: * First Prize: Brand new, state-of-the-art personal computer * Second Prize: MP3 Player * Third Prize: Refurbished personal computer Funding for the Verizon YouthTech Contest is provided through a generous grant from Verizon Foundation in its commitment to further the education of youth. Teaming for Technology (T4T) is an initiative of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since 2000, T4T has been dedicated to increasing and improving the use of technology by non-profits and communities on both a local and national level. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sabra Williams Program Associate Teaming for Technology United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Ph: 215.665.2569 Fax: 215.665.2650 Em: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.t4t.uwsepa.org www.thebeehive.org/philly What matters. Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, forwarding, or distribution is prohibited. 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