Podcast: Pecha Kucha on E4 Youth
Pecha Kucha (Japanese: ペチャクチャ, IPA: [pet͡ɕa ku͍̥t͡ɕa],[1] chit-chat) is a presentation methodology in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each, usually seen in a multiple-speaker event called a Pecha Kucha Night (PKN).
-Wikipedia
Download Audio: Stem Council Pecha Kucha.
I’m rarely at a loss for words when it comes to education and this is not one of those times. 20 slides, 20 seconds a slide… A Good 7 Minute Primer on E4 Youth that finishes up with some calls to action.
1. Be a Guest Speaker. Volunteer Form
2. Host a Tour or Field Trip Volunteer Form
3. Judge On-line Portfolios Volunteer Form
4. Hire Students to Work for Your Business or Cause
5. Join the E4 Youth Board Membership Packet
Milestone: Building My Board
Middle School students working with mentor Justin Jefferson to extract DNA from strawberries.
Over the past 4 years, I have been fortunate to have the support of the Texas Diversity Council and more recently the Austin Community Foundation to function as non-profit umbrellas for my social ventures. These organizations have allowed me the flexibility to experiment and hone my approach to social entrepreneurship without the burden of having to maintain my own board and all of the administrative tasks that go with it. So, I am eternally grateful to them and we will continue to look for opportunities to coordinate efforts whenever it is appropriate.
In Austin alone, we serve over 1400 teachers and students through the social learning portal Media Xperiments by providing virtual workspaces, portfolio building, field trips, tours, intern and summer employment opportunities. This platform coupled with teacher training, technical support and now specialized mentors in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math), Media / Arts and Business provided through a partnership with the University of Texas Intellectual Entrepreneurship (IE) Consortium, make up an eco-system that is poised for exponential growth.
Download the E4 Youth Board Membership Packet
In order to make this ecosystem flourish, it has to be fed and curated. To that end, I am establishing my own board of directors and 501 C-3 non-profit status under the name E4 Youth. E4 Youth, which takes students through the sequence of Engagement, Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship, provides a nexus for business leaders and educators to connect with youth and create double bottom line ventures. By double bottom line, I mean value for both students and local businesses.
The E4 Youth Board will set the agenda and drive the priorities of the organization. There is a limit of 15 members for this inaugural year and a financial requirement as well. Our first official board member is Max Rutherford of GSD&M Idea City and we are looking for folks to fulfill roles in fundraising/finance, research/measurement, events, education and business development. So, if you or someone you know are qualified for such a role, check out the E4 Youth Board Membership Packet or contact me at carl@e4youth.com.
Case Study: Hoover’s Cooking – A Double Bottom Line Partner
One of the more notable examples of our Double Bottom Line Partnerships is our on-going relationship with Hoover’s Cooking. Over two years ago, we started working with local philanthropist Hoover Alexander through a media boot camp in which our students worked directly with advertising professionals from firms such as GSD&M and Sanders Wingo to develop a media strategy for his restaurant chain Hoover’s Cooking. In addition to a handsome, functional and easy to maintain web site, we have continued to partner by providing among other things, high school students working directly with professionals in mechanical engineering and biology to develop an irrigation system for the Greater Mount Zion Community Garden (See the video above).
Students build portfolios and become pre-qualified for internships and paid summer employment opportunities. Business leaders are able to invest in these students’ learning, strengthen community relationships and leverage this pre-qualified talent pool to accomplish their goals.
E4 Youth Initiative
We are building Vertical Teams made up of entrepreneurs, professionals, UT graduate and undergraduate mentors along with our youth who collaborate on special projects centered around the four broad fields of Media Communications, STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math), Entrepreneurship and the Arts.
The FREE morning break out sessions of the summit will provide info for entrepreneurs and professionals on how they can serve as mentors, host tours and employ local youth as well as teachers and organizations who serve youth.
During the 2011 – 2012 school year, the Media Communications Council is offering up to $1000 stipends, training and technical support to teachers willing take students through the E4 sequence!
The afternoon sessions will feature a Non-Profit Roundtable and interactive discussions with professionals from music, entertainment, media, advertising and film about what it takes to build careers in the creative fields.
Check the Agenda for details http://e4youth.com/agenda/.
Sign up for Morning Breakout Sessions and tickets are atwww.e4youth.com.
Young Scientists
Young scientists in the It Could Be U Summer Camp work with their mentor Justin Jefferson.
It’s interesting that most of the kids in our camps say that science is their favorite subject and yet there’s such a shortage of science oriented college graduates. There’s simply not enough of these students actually making it out of high school and into the pipeline. A fact that we are working hard to change
It Could Be U Camp – Week 1, Tour of UT Campus
This is another great video showing our students and mentors as they tour the University of Texas.
It Could Be U Camp 2011 – Week 1
I am thrilled to report that week 1 of It Could Be U Camps was a great success. This is a big milestone for us as we are incorporating UT Intellectual Entrepreneurship Mentors along with Peer Mentors for the camp. We’re just getting started!
Austin Lifestyles Radio Interview
So, here’s a copy of the radio interview that aired Sunday June 12th on the radio show Austin Lifestyles hosted by Bo Chase. I go in depth about the E4 Youth Summit and our latest wrinkle. We’re establishing Vertical Teams of business leaders, Grad and PreGrad students and the youth we serve around the four broad disciplines of Media Communications, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), Entrepreneurship & the Arts. Exciting stuff. Enjoy!
Dreams Do Come True
Well, 4 years ago, I set off to live with my parents and begin my trek back into education. I’ve always known that my destiny lay somewhere in that realm but I was never quite sure how. I taught in the classroom for over 6 years and worked on countless educational publishing and software projects. The thing about education and affecting true change is that it is very difficult to do. I mean, you can get starts and fits but there is very little oxygen out there to sustain true innovation.
I’ve always felt like I was meant to have a larger impact beyond one classroom or school. I want to create infrastructure that drives and sustains a culture of achievement among our youth. In 4 years, we have come quite a distance. Sitting in a room surrounded by 9 It Could Be U Camp staff along with Dr, Thomas Darwin (UT Intellectual Entrepreneurship Initiative) and Jannelle Monney (Former SVP, Freescale Semi-Conductor) it was a bit surreal. My dream is coming true. We are making the change that I imagined years ago…
I am so pleased that I am joined by such an impressive roster of people from all walks of life. My challenge now is to let my child grow up and take on a life of its own.
Building The U – Summer Jobs for Mentors
- May 28, 2011
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MCC 2011 “It Could Be U” Summer Program Mentor Job Description
Do you have experience and/or an interest in working in the fields of Education, Business, Science & Technology, Math, Media or the Arts? Do you have any experience working with middle school students? Can you see yourself inspiring students and helping them work towards their dreams? If the answer is yes to one or more of these questions, them the Media Communications Council (MCC) wants YOU to be Mentor in its 2011 “It Could Be U” Summer Program!
MCC was established in 2008 as a way to use the real world excitement of media creation and production to address the leadership and academic gap that many students in Austin area public middle schools are faced with on a daily basis. Formed out of the Texas Diversity Council, MCC uses media as a tool to help students to discover, own and be accountable for achieving the dreams they have in their life. The primary learning model used in MCC was developed from the Intellectual Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Texas at Austin.
MENTOR Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a group of 4 – 6 middle school students throughout the five day program, with a focus in one of the four major disciplines of Media Communications, (STEM) Science/Technology/Engineering/Math, Business or the Arts
- Work with a team of 3 other Pre Grad or Graduate mentors to plan and execute a series of three 5 day camps.
- Work alongside an assistant that will document your activities through video and blogging tools as you develop and complete your group’s project for presentation during each week’s Capstone Ceremony.
- Supervise your students during two off-campus field trips
- Attend a two-day training during the beginning of June.
- Attend daily morning check-ins and end of day staff meetings.
The 2011 “It Could Be U” Summer Program will last throughout the month of June and will consist of three weekly summer camps to be held in Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) sites in the North, East and South sections of Austin. The financial compensation for MENTORS is $500.00 per week.
Interested applicants should send a Resume/Vita, Cover Letter with Major Area of Study included as well as preference of discipline (Business, STEM, Media Communications, or the Arts) to mentor@mediacommunicationscouncil.org.
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Video and Podcast: MCC & Intellectual Entrepreneurship (IE) Collaboration
I sat down with Dr. Richard Cherwitz & Dr. Thomas Darwin, founders of the University of Texas Intellectual Entrepreneurship Initiative, to discuss our collaboration on It Could Be U: Intensive Mentoring & College Readiness Program. I made a short promo video based on that conversation and decided to post the full interview as a podcast for those that want a deeper understanding of our partnership and philosophy. Enjoy!