Program Overview:
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Joining UrbaCore is a life-changing decision. UrbaCore boot camp will consist of an intense twelve week classroom and instructional training. Upon successful completion of the basic training, those recruits will graduate onto UrbaCore Corporate. There they will be assigned a task depending on their strengths that have been established in UrbaCore. The trainees will have a basic knowledge of computer programming and the necessary IT skills needed to contribute effectively to an organization. UrbaCore Academy graduates will work primarily for IPS and Transmarkets; however depending on knowledge, work ethic, attendance, and opportunity they may be asked to work in a consulting capacity for companies having a partnership with UrbaCore. UrbaCore Academy graduates will remain a part of the UrbaCore Corporate program for four years, in which they will receive education, training, and work experience. After the four year period, UrbaCore will assist the graduates through career counseling and appropriate job placement into the corporate arena.
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Education:
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UrbaCore will employ a full-time instructor/mentor for these students. The instructor will be responsible for creating a curriculum that establishes a foundation for becoming a computer programmer. Upon successful completion of UrbaCore Academy, students will enroll in a degree program specifically designed for UrbaCore by Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Below is a list of courses that will be taken:
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CS 124,125 Visual BASIC I,II (3,3) |
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CS 150 Principles of Web Site Design (3) |
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CS 151 Building Websites (3) |
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CS 152 Multimedia Projects (3) |
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CS 160,161 Java Programming I,II (3,3) |
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CS 185 C++ Programming Language (3) |
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CS 250 Advanced Web Page and Site Design (3) |
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CS 251 Scripting Language (3) |
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CS 296 Principles of Database Management Systems (3) |
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The apprentices will build and create programs & websites for different projects and become skilled in:
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JavaScript |
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Adobe Acrobat |
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C++ |
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Flash |
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Visual Basic |
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Photoshop |
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RPG |
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Web Design |
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ASP.Net |
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Web Development |
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HTML |
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Web Graphics |
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XHTML |
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Business Applications |
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XML |
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And Other Program Languages/Products |
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Program Statistics
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Target Age: 18-21
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Initial Class: 5-7 students
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Application Deadline: June 16th
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Program Start Date: July 10th
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Target Number of Applicants: 50
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Hours worked/trained per week during Academy: 40 hrs
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Hours worked once in Corporate: 20 hrs (depends on class schedule at Chattanooga State)
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Average wage increase over four years: 300% increase
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Recruitment:
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UrbaCore’s selection process is very competitive in nature. UrbaCore will focus its efforts on recruitment by using these areas:
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1) Meeting with School Officials-
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UrbaCore will primarily rely on the Hamilton County Schools to provide access to guidance counselors and principals. There will be presentations made at these schools to educate the students on UrbaCore’s mission, vision and purpose. |
2) Workshops-
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There will also be workshops strategically held throughout the year to create interest in upcoming “cores,” (cores meaning class, i.e., first class will be called Core 1). Partnering businesses will be encouraged to attend in order to show potential students that jobs do exist within this field. Current students enrolled will be in attendance as well. |
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3) Media Advertisement- |
UrbaCore will place advertisements in newspapers to announce upcoming enrollment. There will also be opportunity to get a feature on UrbaCore aired through one or more of the local television stations.
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4) Job Fairs- |
UrbaCore will make a strong presence at local and community job fairs.
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5) Word of Mouth-
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UrbaCore’s greatest recruiting tool is from those success stories, and those who are currently enrolled, or have graduated from the program.
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Selection and Interview Process:
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UrbaCore’s success is largely based on the screening and acceptance of applicants who fit the criteria or mold of UrbaCore’s mission. This part is extremely critical, and highly competitive. UrbaCore offers an excellent opportunity to obtain “real-life” work experience, training, education, and a promising career. All applicants are required to fill out an UrbaCore application which includes complete work history, education background, extracurricular activities, along with computer interest and background. They will also be required to complete several writing samples, and have two references fill out a recommendation form. After these items are received, they will be reviewed by the UrbaCore Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee will then decide who to call back for an initial interview with the president of UrbaCore. At this point, a determination will be made if the candidate is to come back for a panel interview with the Admissions Committee. After that interview, the Admission Committee will make a decision to invite the candidate back for a third interview with one of his/her references, and he/she will also be asked to complete some testing.
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