An open forum to discuss the concept of TechnoMentoring, a program to bring communities and schools closer together through the utilization of technology, will be held Tuesday, January 19 the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) Sahlstrom Conference Center, Rooms A & B, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Dr. Bill Metcalf and Joe Salesky, the creators of the program, will lead the discussion. Their program has been successfully used in other states. The Crookston area is one of the three areas in Minnesota where Metcalf and Salesky will discuss this program. They both have extensive knowledge and experience with technology and mentoring.
The discussion will center around how the community can utilize students in the schools as a resource for their technology needs. Most people have questions about technology, and through this program students who are interested and quick with computers would be trained at the top-of-the-line training sessions. When they complete the sessions they would be application helpers for individuals, groups of employees, or entire firms. This program would potentially integrate nicely with the School-To-Work Program in Minnesota.
The open forum is an informational discussion and ideas and comments about the program are very important to its success.
Individuals planning to attend should R.S.V.P by 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 18, so adequate preparations can be made for the size of the crowd.
For more information or to request disability accommodations, contact UMC’s Continuing Education Department at 218-281-8676.
Posted 01/15/98 by Andrew Svec