digipreneurship training and education program

PROJECT PURPOSE: ENHANCED SERVICES FOR HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, EDUCATION AND CHILDREN

• SUSTAINABLE BROADBAND ADOPTION ADVOCACY

•MOBILE WIRELESS DEPLOYMENT•ECOMMERCE/ONLINE DONATIONS•HEALTH AND WEALTH ADVOCACY•ONLINE SURVEY PANEL• IPTV – FOR PURPOSE OF VIDEO

•ENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY SERVICES•ESTABLISH LONGITUDINAL TRENDS IN THE COMMUNITY

•RECRUITMENT AND DOCUMENT NEW SUBSCRIBERS

•ENHANCE E‐PATIENT SERVICES•ENGAGE YOUTH AND SENIORS • IPTV FOR PURPOSE OF VIDEO

STREAMING, MOBILE BROADCASTING, PODCASTING, GOOGLE WAVE, VIDEO CONFERENCING

•CREATE COMMUNITY, ALUMNI AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH STUDIES AND MAJOR EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ENGAGE YOUTH AND SENIORS•REDUCE GENERATIONAL POVERTY• IMPROVE COMMUNITY HOLISTIC HEALTH, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING

•CREATE GREEN SOLUTIONS THAT MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCIES AND SUPPORTS CAPITAL INVESTMENTS IN EMERGING MARKETS

Health Care Delivery, “Green” Job Creation and Training, Public Safety & Awareness

Civic Engagement, Leadership

Development, Social Marketing, Film & Documentariesy Documentaries,

Graphics/Animations

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• DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH• NEW MEDIA TRAINING• INBOUND MARKETING• INTERNSHIPS

• EDUCATION SERVICES • HIGH TECH CLASSROOMS• ONLINE JOB SEARCH AND• PREPARATION• SERVICE LEARNING

Job Placement, Economic

Development, Youth/Senior

Entrepreneurship

learning/Community Schools/ Technology and Education, College Placement

• INTERNSHIPS• PRE‐APPRENTICESHIP• VOCATIONAL TRAINING• INTERNET MARKETING• TRAIN THE TRAINER• BROADCAST MEDIA• JOURNALISM/PRINT• ADVERTISING

• COMMUNITY EDEBATES• DIGITAL LITERACY• GOOGLE CLOUD, EMAIL•COLLABORATION•VIRTUAL LEARNING•SOCIAL MEDIA AND•EDUCATION APPS•TEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP•SPECIAL PROJECTS WILL BE A INIS Y WC IN

Blacksonville Community Network ‐ Urban Model for Economic Development1

ADMINISTERED BY EWC IN COLLABORATION WITH AREA SCHOOLS

BLACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY NETWORK | 221 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 | Main: 904‐764‐7828 Confidential. All Rights Reserved 2000‐PRESENT

DIGIPRENEUR TRAINING COURSE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

“The central strategy here is social mobilization of specific key community groups.”

Demand for more broadband education and broadband related services will require new technologies and certified personnel to drive economic growth. An increase in new technologies will produce new jobs, yet require high levels of training for sustainability. WHAT WE DO

Our accelerated learning, teaching, training and development staff is thoroughly steeped in web-based infrastructure and training, program and course design and development processes that yield highly profitable and socially impactful job creation in technology and education-related industries.

Our methodology, processes, and strategic approach to education and technology translate individual and group sessions into sequential, progressive and effective training activities. Combine this approach with cross disciplinary instruction and no matter the audience, we can train anyone with diverse learning styles and skill sets. To meet this need, we have developed a Community Technology and Job Skills Program called “DIGIPRENEURSHIP” for disadvantaged youth, transition workers (such as veterans and felons) and seniors.

We create a demand for new industries by building well-rounded Digipreneurs with special skill sets in digital media, community relations, data management, and critical internet business-related activities. These services will effectively assist any business to respond to the rapid demands of everyday consumers with greater control, access, coverage, and development. The use of green technologies saves small businesses and nonprofits, struggling to compete in broadband era tons of money, space, and time.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• Manual Development • Instructional Training • Program/Project Management • Testing And Evaluation • Task Analysis • Technical Support

“How odd that is has taken so long for a similar understanding to take hold in mobile, where all of the statistics suggest that both African American and Hispanic populations are among the heaviest data and voice users.” Steve Smith, MediaPost Publications, “Say ‘Hola’ to the Underserved – 04/10/2008 “There is going to be a proliferation of different reading devices, with different features and capabilities and prices for a different set of consumer requirements,” said Steve Haber, president of Sony’s digital reading unit. – 08/01/09


LESSON PLANS AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION (IPI)

Broadband Education Digital Lesson Plans Information Technology Distance Learning

Audio-Video Production

& Editing

Convergence Media

Mobile Communications

Digital Literacy

Motion Graphics and Gaming Development

Advertising and Internet Marketing

Collaboration and Interoperability

1. Participants use multiple broadband-related devices developed over the last 15 years of the internet and their affect (or lack of) on “bridging the divide” in under served communities.

2. Interactive 3DS Animation and Multimedia Instruction – learn how to develop digital storyboards from social apps

3. E- Portals Web Management (Blogging and eCommerce)

4. We use interactive web apps that foster high levels of collaboration and interoperability to foster innovation in schools and the workplace.

** We have over 500 current profiles on the top social apps available on the World Wide Web **

• Create and aggregate demand for adoption of broadband

• Broadband equipment

• Broadband training and related-service delivery

• Need job creation - and new employment opportunities

THE DREAM TEAM

Company

Web Training

Skill Sets

JERMYN SHANNON- EL

Blacksonville Community Network

Lead Consultant and Project Manager

comprehensive; intuitive , visionary

SHONIKA PROCTER Renegade CEOS

Teen Coach and Training Manager

extremely well rounded; detail oriented

CHRISTIAN REIS

Blacksonville Community Network

Photo-Videographer lots of fun; engaging

JOEL SHANNON VIP Networking

Network Administrator and Technical Support

straight forward; supportive

LYNN ROBINSON Think Project

Urban Debate/Service Learning Projects

informative; community-centric

DENA FORD-DAVIS Technology of Demand (ToD)

Information Technology Comprehensive strong leadership


EVALUATION It is no secret in technology, that companies and brands that make the effort to address a particular group’s identity and needs when the majority of big brands couldn’t be bothered, will gain long term affinity with niche markets and improve customer loyalty. Two very important components we require to achieve desirable outcomes are:

1. Use of broadband-related equipment, and 2. Use of web-based services, i.e. cloud technology and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Once we accurately determine the holes in your information systems, we design Digital Lesson Plans and Interactive Programs of Instruction (IPI) that include pre and post assessment/evaluation test. Mesh this strategy with next generation peripherals and social/web applications from leading hardware/software providers, including Adobe and Google and the framework for a highly productive environment is set. Onsite, each participant has access to a workstation and remote access to Training Support Packages (TSPs) on all course-related material. Online, web-based technologies afford administrative access and user permission levels.

Benchmarks for success include various trainee improvement outcomes, for example:

• Data generated with proper documentation. • An academic focused review from area college admin • Short term, intermediate and long term outcomes • Skill sets development from a variety of web based applications, professional business and expert

input • Real world application and routine conditions

Certified “Digipreneurs” will take part in a community outreach strategy that includes:

• Green approach improve performance, quality and broadband capacity for service deployment, product development, regulatory and instructional plans

• Identifying proactive steps to remove or mitigate the effect of payment barriers • Develop a digital library of longitudinal trends over the course of the next 6 months via online and

offline surveys, polls, and interviews • Ensure customers of the product can obtain maximum reimbursement for the corresponding

service • Explore Revenue generation options until full reimbursement is available (can take a few years) • Sustainability - meeting the needs of society in ways that can continue indefinitely into the future

without damaging or depleting natural resources. In short, meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• "Cloud technology” usage – Use of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to save time and maximize performance through ubiquitous broadband in a web-base collaborative environment

• Source reduction – energy, time, waste and space reduction by changing patterns of production and consumption.

• Innovation - developing alternatives to technologies - whether fossil fuel or chemical intensive agriculture - that have been demonstrated to damage health and the environment.

• Viability - create a center of economic activity around technologies and products that benefit the environment, rapid implementation and creating new careers that truly protect the planet.


Digipreneurship “Flagship” Programs are particularly developed for school faculty, educators, nonprofits and business executives that need to advance their communication skills and marketing efforts. Community Digital Studios (CDS) are centers of innovation that provide local customers and partners with a comprehensive set of programs and services. The goal of the center is to foster new job creation in high growth industries such as social media and software economies.

At the centers, professionals from internet-based industries supervise participants in software development and virtual learning through webinars and teleconferences. We collaboratively focus on planning, researching, and developing heavy use of web-based collaboration tools with an ecosystem made up of industry, academic, and government partners. This program is great for high school/university faculty and corporate executives seeking new forms of professional development.

The CDS offers students, professional developers, IT professionals, and researchers access to state-of-the-art equipment, training, consultants, and resources. In most cases, Blacksonville and government, universities, and industry organizations jointly operate these facilities.

Blacksonville’s program offerings are grouped into the following three areas that are keys to the growth of green tech economies:

• Innovation

Our program offerings are critical to the survival of minority businesses by fostering innovation through “real world” experiences and Interactive Programs of Instruction (IPIs). This includes many activities such as hands-on Research and Quality Assurance Labs for startups, partners, students and entrepreneurs.

• Skills and Intellectual Capital (software development courses, business skills and market development training, employment programs for students)

Intellectual capital seminars and workshops are provided upon request be local attorneys to help develop both business and technical skills, including programs that cover security, communication skills and market development, and job readiness for students and instructor certification. Universities can also take advantage of these facilities to better understand how to establish and update computer networks, create courses, and develop curriculum

• Industry partnerships (industry clusters, software quality certification, student research)

We encourage partnerships between academia, the industry, and Blacksonville. Industry partnerships include media and information technology industry clusters, software quality certification programs, and support for select student-led research projects. Service learning projects and public debates in the areas of civic engagement, culture, sociology, political science, and economics are also offered.


Digipreneurship Training and Education Flagship Program YR 2009 - 2011 | Ages 12 - 17 Program Benefits:

• Project: Brief introduction to web publishing, broadband, and digital literacy with an independent multimedia presentation conducted by “Digipreneurs” in the final week

• Duration: Three training sessions per week (max. 2 hours per sessions) /Saturday ONLY @ 4 hours (includes .20 min. break for lunch and .25 min. Q/A/creative expression/independent projects)

• Program Duration: 6 weeks – approx. 45 hours • Digipreneur Schedule: Mon, Wed. from 4.00–6.00pm / Saturday 10.00- 2.00pm • Online Schedule: TBA • Registration & Material Cost: 150.000/pp • Training Cost: $50/per hour

Special Interest of Interactive Programs of Instruction (see above chart) - Digital Design | web, graphic & advertising design - Digital Literacy | Community Asset Mapping | Digital Library | eBusiness 101 | eLearning and Software Training – includes a thorough overview of how Adobe and Google’s impact on the software industry and the fast resurgence of Facebook and Twitter in the social networking world.

Introduction Program: 31 October 2009 / Commencement: 7 November 2009

Application Requirements

• Enrollment at a Senior High School in the target area or its equivalent (Forecast results will be accepted for students applying for the 1st and 2nd intakes). • Passing the Placement Test & Interview • Signing a letter of agreement to comply with the Academic Regulations. • Completion of the first payment of tuition fee upon registration

Application Procedures Complete and submit the application form together with the following Application Materials: • A certified copy of your Senior High certificate • A photocopy of other certificates of prior studies, if available • Curriculum Vitae • One Recent photograph • A portfolio (manual drawing and/ or any other media) • Parental forms and Medical Check Up: Administered by host agency

Placement Test • Some English, Some Technology • Aptitude Test • Phone Interview


Duration of Training Program: 6 weeks | 4 terms • One term: 6 weeks • Term I – V: 2 weeks lectures, 2 weeks of lab work, 1 weeks of assignments/presentations • Term VI: Final Project - 1 week (1 day onsite / 1 day online / 1 day interface with Digipreneur) • Subjects: 1-2 subjects / 1-2 new applications per week • Class session: 2 hours per session

Monday – Friday: Saturday: 09.00 - 12.45 10.00 - 11.45 12.00 - 14.45 12.00 - 11.45 15.00 - 17.45 18.00 - 20.45

Intake III Group I Group II Registration 19 October – 2009

1 November - 2009 1 January - 2010 6 January - 2010

Placement Test 5 November 2009 15 January - 2010

Announcement 7 November 2009 7 January - 2010

Re-registration 7 December 2009 7 January - 2010


MASTERING THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION

Jermyn Shannon El has a style that’s all his own. It comes from a true passion for what he does and a true practice of what he preaches. Over ten years ago, entrepreneurship opened his world to new possibilities and an opportunity to affect people globally– and he has welcomed the challenge from day one.

His passion for learning, teaching, and sharing knowledge drives him to connect to other people from all walks of life. His unique ability to captivate and inspire diverse people from different back rounds separate Mr. Shannon El from other trainers. Each member of his audience benefits with a new inspired vision of themselves and the practical tools they need to master to completely change their lives, whether professional or personal.

Jermyn helps you understand the way your perception of who you are works for and/or against you, and how you can strengthen your capacity to learn anything.

Jermyn incorporates decades of experience, research, development and tested methods into his delivery. The result is a “NOW-centered” education that is relevant, faster, and more interactive than traditional lecture-centered trainings. This means all participants can learn MORE collectively in diverse learning environments by simply knowing how to apply their own knowledge, and have fun doing it with others.

Who could benefit from Digipreneur Training…

As an accelerated learning specialist Jermyn Shannon El trains executives, managers, professionals, educators, speakers, seniors and students to approach learning holistically, with uncanny methods and techniques to unlock their own potential. His radiance, intelligence and passion for what he does captivate and inspires each member of the audience.

People leave Digipreneur trainings with a new inspired vision of themselves and the practical tools needed to handle the onslaught of information in this technology-driven age. “Digipreneurs” benefit from customized digital lesson plans and programs of instruction that enhance productivity & performance, whether in school or the workplace! Our model gets results! Expand your organizations ability to overcome challenges and reach for the stars! Digipreneurs realize amazing results immediately after the first training by learning simple, smarter techniques that increases comprehension and retention, regardless of their field or career interest!

Executives, Managers, Professionals – Increase productivity, manage information overload and reduce stress!

College and Secondary School Students – Students approach learning like never before with a keener sense of their own learning habits and the value of independent study!

Teachers, Professors and Educators – Gain professional development and make learning fun for students by creating diverse learning environments to accelerate growth and expand outcomes!

Mentors, Counselors, Parents and Guardians – Benefit from 24 hour access to student learning materials, including online lesson plans that engage both the parent and child.