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3rd Laptop Scholarship Distribution Day

December 11, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Laptop Scholarship Distribution Day - May 29, 2021

Scholarship Day/STEM DAY Grades K-3
December 11th, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

This event will start promptly at 11:30 am

The Laptop Scholarship for the students of Overtown goes beyond just receiving a laptop. The students are provided with free access to the internet, skills training on business basics such a website development, social media edict and program usage of standard business applications, and more.

We'd love for you to join us. (Note: Awardees should arrive slightly earlier for early preparatory instructions).

The ceremony will take place on December 11th, 2021 at 11:30 sharp, at the CiC Miami, 1951 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33136. We will convene in the Everglades conference room - located on the 1st floor of the CiC building.

The dress code for this event is business casual. Photos and videos will be taken throughout the event.

Itinerary

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

  • Refreshments, Welcoming/ Photographs

11:45 – 1:00 PM

  • Welcome and introductions

Presentation from The Miami Foundation

  • Computer engagement questions: Name computer parts? What can you do with a computer?
  • Kano PCs Hand out and unbox
  • Build Kano PCs following simple guide in the box
  • Turn on PC and go through Windows 10 set up steps (Please, do not connect to WiFi, nor log in with Microsoft ID)
  • Kano Code challenge
  • Make Art Challenge
  • Webcam unbox and connect to Kano PC
  • How Computers Work challenge
  • Closing from Kano
  • Assign Parents Microsoft Accounts

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

  • Closing Announcements
  • Recognitions/Shout Outs
    • Food: Gals on the Run
    • Photos: Lakiesha Nicole
    • Videography: Urgent Inc.- Joey
    • Publicist: Yvette Harris

Thank you for your help and support. Your contribution with this Ceremony event is truly appreciated.

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.Malcom X

Next steps

We appreciate your support. Your participation in this event today is the first important step in what will be a significant pivotal moment in the lives and future of the youth who have been awarded the laptop scholarships. We will do more. We can do more. We encourage you to read more about what we have planned next. More is to come and we need your support to make this a significant event in the lives of the Children and Youth of Overtown.

Details

Date:
December 11, 2021
Time:
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Venue

CIC Miami – Everglades Room
1951 Northwest 7th Avenue - Everglades Room
Miami, FL 33136 United States

Organizer

OCYC
Phone
786-477-5813
Email
info@overtowncyc.org
View Organizer Website