Computer Technician Internship:
This Internship runs from January 8th to May 31st 2024
This Internship is a opportunity for the Novice IT Student to get hands on training in Managing workstations and Laptops, as well as refurbishing them. This position helps to build troubleshooting skills, Hardware and Software install skills, and interpersonal skills.
Required:
1. Recommendation from Current employer or guidance counselor.
2. Able to work TWO 4 Hour shifts per week on a regular schedule.
3. Interest in Information Technology.
4. Clean Background Check.
5. Able to work with and around people with disabilities
6. Reliable Transportation to and From worksite.
Preferred (but NOT Required):
1. Enrolled in a Secondary School or Post Secondary School
2107 Chestnut Lane, Frederick, MD 21702, US
The Buddy Project is an organization that provides technology , training, and advocacy to the disabled.
The Buddy Project is the only nonprofit technology organization for the disabled in Maryland, and has already served more than 130 individuals since its founding. The Buddy Project provides refurbished computers to those who are intellectually and developmentally disabled. These computers are not to be used as a family computer and are set up specifically for people with disabilities. The Buddy Project is an increasingly vital part of the disabled community and plans to be an important advocate and educational resource to the general public about disabled individuals. In fact, this is a dire need in the disabled community due to the misconception that disabled people cannot learn to use technology.
Once the client receives the refurbished computer, there is a training curriculum that is covered with each and every client to help them better understand their computer and how they work. We work with the client for as long as he or she is a part of The Buddy Project. Eventually the client will be assigned a Program Manager that will work with him/her on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Furthermore, all computers are maintained by The Buddy Project and are switched out about every two years in order to allow the client the best technology experience possible.
2107 Chestnut LaneFrederick, MD 21702
November 2, 2023
