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- 3. FutureINDesign (FIND) is a 501(c)3 STEAM career development program for marginalized young adults. Our mission is to narrow the digital literacy gap in Utah through immersive training in key technology and life skills, thereby reducing constraints of intergenerational poverty, and creating a pipeline of talent for Utah’s growing tech workforce. What is FIND?
- 4. FINDTHEPROBLEM The phrase “at-risk youth” is used to define adolescents who are less likely to transition successfully into adulthood, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Various socioeconomic factors can contribute to this challenge: •Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) •Low-income status •New-American status •Minority status •Gender •Limited access to resources In addition, marginalized youth face significant barriers to employment related to the lack of diversity in the technology field. This deficiency of exposure, in a growing sector of the economy, increases their risk of becoming trapped in cycles of intergenerational poverty. The percentage of minorities in STEAM technology careers. 3% The percentage of women in STEAM technology careers. 25% The percentage of low- income families that have access to a computer at home. 10% UTAH SOCIOECONOMIC STATISTICS: FIND At-risk Youth:
- 7. FIND uses its “Technology in the Margins” approach to expand the thriving resources of the technology world towards marginalized populations. Through the FIND approach, the technology market builds on the strengths and creativity of FIND graduates by expanding their talents to the technology center. Technology in the Margins garners multiple benefits for low- income communities and the economy of Utah. TECHNOLOGYINTHEMARGINS 90%5k+ 90% OF EMERGING CAREERS WILL REQUIRE SKILLS IN TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, FINANCE AND COMMUNICATIONS. 5k THERE ARE OVER 5,000 TECH COMPANIES IN UTAH. WITHIN TEN YEARS THAT NUMBER IS EXPECTED TO DOUBLE. The Utah tech sector needs FIND Youth: FIND will facilitate these needs!
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- 9. VALUEPROPOSITION To achieve Community Impact and Organizational Sustainability, FIND is built upon twin models: 1. Core Development: Programs targeted at reducing cycles of poverty based on THREE dimensions: Technical Skills, Life Skills, and Trauma Reduction. 2. Social Enterprise: A community resource for startups, small businesses to access digital assets at an affordable rate. Thus imparting entrepreneurial and freelance skills required for youth to build professional relationships. • FIND youth earn a stipend and school credit for program participation • Youth gain practical skills in , real work environments, building a skill-set, and portfolios featuring companies and their clients • Businesses receive access to affordable without the cost of additional benefits FIND talent, and digital assets • Businesses give back, and build the future of their community while adding value to their bottom line FIND sustainability! The FIND advantage:
- 11. DAVIDCLARK TREASURER AbankingprofessionalwithanMBA,every challengeIdisplayconcentration,skill,and determination.Davidlovesthesatisfactionthat comesfromhelpingsomeonesolveaproblem. FINDBOARDMEMBERS NICKBAGULEY CHAIR Nickconnectscommunitiesandindividualswith opportunities.FromDataandtech,tolandand people,Nickhasbuiltcompaniesandgroupsto growthefuture. MICHAELORI BOARDMEMBER Professionalphotographer/fimmaker.Asfounder ofOriMediaandStudioElevn,Michaelhasbeen buildingacommunityforcreativesinSaltLake Cityforthepastfouryears. EMMYLOUMANWILL RECORDER Passionatecommunityactivistandwomen’s equityadvocate.Volunteermanager,civic engagemententhusiast,prohugger,andUtahtour guideextraordinaire. JOELMCKAYSMITH ADVISOR RuralUtah,WorkforceandBusinessDevelopment Champion,CauseSupporter,SuperConnector, PublicSpeaker,GeekEvangelist,Father,and Husband. DEANLUNDBERG BOARDMEMBER With 20 years of executive leadership and business building experience. Dean has expertise in marketing, design, sales, operations, finance and M&A. SILVIACASTRO VICECHAIR FounderandCEOofSCTConsultingInc. which hasworkedwithseveralFortune500,start-ups andgrowingnon-profitsandtopexecutivesto launchseveralstrategicinitiatives. ELIZABETHEVACOLEMAN BOARDMEMBER Situatedattheintersectionofart,technology, activism,businessandscience,herworkis centeredondigitalstorytellingandtransformative userexperiences.Writer,activist,educatorand eBookArtist.
- 12. A C A M P A I G N L A U N C H E V E N T T O A S S I S T M A R G I N A L I Z E D Y O U T H B U I L D C A R E E R S A NON PROFIT DESIGNED TO ASSIST MARGINALIZED YOUTH IN BUILDING CAREERS IN THE TECH SECTOR
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- 15. FIND has been well received by the Utah community; Young adults across the Wasatch Front and rural areas; parents; businesses; local government, and foundations. To serve Utah’s youth at full capacity, FIND is gearing up to demonstrate its impact to current and potential supporters. In January 2017, FIND will launch its pilot cohort. 15 young adults will be hired for a condensed, six month program. Providing the opportunity to adjust curriculum as needed, align outcomes, and begin developing data to show the impact of the FIND program. There are still a few milestones that need to be reached. Your support will not only help 15 local youth, it will move FIND’s closer to its goal of serving young adults all across Utah, including rural areas, and young adults involved in the juvenile justice system. HOWYOUCANHELP? Sponsorship Opportunities: •Afterschool Programming Snacks - $1000.00 •Programming cost per student - $2500.00 •Sponsor a student stipend - $4000.00 •Program and Stipend Scholarship per student - $6500.00 Other Giving Opportunities: •Gently used laptops/desktops for students at program graduation •15 Passenger Vehicle
- 16. NICHOLINA WOMACK p: 801.755.0989 e: nicholinaw@futureindesign.org www.futureindesign.org