2021 Digital Stewards Training Program Application

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The Digital Stewards program envisions a future where all people have equal access to the skills, tools and infrastructure they need to exercise their fundamental human right of communication.

This 8 week virtual training will be held Monday, February, 15 - Friday, April 9, 2021. Classes will be 3 days a week.

Students will learn the digital engineering and community organizing skills necessary to redistribute Gigabit Internet connections and bring their community online! Participants will graduate with skills in wireless engineering, network design, basic IT troubleshooting, community technology, network security and survey data analysis.

Once the program is complete, participants will be eligible to apply for part-time positions to facilitate the design, construction, and maintenance of a wireless network in their community.

Name

Phone Number

Email address

Are you age 18 or older?

Yes

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What is your street address?

Do you live in one of these neighborhoods?

North End

Highland Park

Islandview

Southwest

Other:

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Are you interested in employment?

Yes

No (I am only interested in acquiring the skills - not employment)

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Are you comfortable with computers?

Yes, I consider myself a computer expert.

Yes, I help my friends troubleshoot their

No, I don’t have skills in this area but I’m excited to learn.

Other:

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How comfortable are you navigating the Internet?

Very. I know how to write web applications. I use it a lot and can create basic web content.

Sort of. I only know the basics.

Not at all. I hardly ever use it but I want to learn.

Other:

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Do you have any experience with community organizing?

Yes, I have been actively organizing for positive changes in my community for a long time.

I don’t necessarily identify as a community organizer but friends & neighbors see me as a resource.

No, I don’t have skills in this area but I’m excited to learn.

Other:

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This program is an 8 week virtual training. Can you commit to attending classes 3 times a week?

Yes

Other:

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If yes, what days are you available ?

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Classes are 2.5 hrs long. What times are best?

Saturday - Early afternoon (Noon - 2:30pm)

Saturday - Afternoon (3-5:30pm)

Weekday Evening (4-6:30pm)

Weekday Evening (5-7:30pm)

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How would you describe your community? What role do you play in it?

How would access to the Internet create positive change in your community and Detroit at large?

The year is 2040. Describe your ideal vision for the future of your neighborhood. What role can the Internet play in it?

THANK YOU!

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