On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 08:15:51PM -0500, Thad Wengert wrote:
>>Hello, Swat CS Department!
>>I am an alum '91 and I run a non-profit program for kids that opens the
>>door to technology using Lego robotics, YouCanTech.org. We have an
>>intentional focus on kids of color and lower income families.
>>
>>The program is delivered remotely:
>>- we mail the family a Lego kit,
>>- they schedule a videoconference introduction with a coach,
>>- the kid works independently on well-crafted activities on our website,
>>and gets a help / encouragement session with their coach
>>- and after 3 weeks, they mail the Lego set back.
>>
>>Coaches are high school and college students. They sign up for sessions as
>>they are available; very flexible freelance model. Coaches earn $15 per
>>hour.
>>
>>How could I find Swarthmore students who would like to join us as coaches?
>>
>>Many thanks -
>>Thad Wengert '91