July 2022 AZ StRUT Newsletter🇺🇸🌵🌞

Published: Sat, 07/30/22

JULY 2022 NEWSLETTER

THANK YOU, Thunderbird Charities!
You are making a difference!

300 students earned an AZ StRUT refurbished computer with support from Thunderbird Charities .

Did you know that between 10% and 15% of Arizona residents don't own a personal computer? (sources: Connect Arizona and Digitunity). We are changing this inequity with support from you and Thunderbird Charities.

At our AZ StRUT Techie Camps, each learner takes apart a desktop computer and learns about the mother board, RAM sticks, and hard drive. Then they put it all back together and make sure it still works. Hands-on learning is at the heart of AZ StRUT Techie Camps. All learners earn a refurbished computer when they complete the Camp. Thanks to Thunderbird Charities, 300 more students have computers and skills to maintain them.

What are these students spelling with their refurbished laptops from AZ StRUT?

"AZ Strut has been invaluable to allowing the students the chance to learn using technology. This past year we used the computers during our VEX robotics unit for programing the robots, connected the computers to microscopes to get amazing images that the students then printed for a micro-photography contest, and used Tinkercad for drafting 3D objects which the students then converted and printed in class with 3D printers." Photo and quote from Dr. Holly White, founder of Learning Point, a nonprofit free-of-charge learning enhancement center.

Thank you, Peggy La Shier

for your 15 years as an Executive Board Member. Our achievements are because of your leadership and dedication to our mission.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:

FOCUS Employment Services

For five years, AZ StRUT has been lucky to have talented adult learners from FOCUS Employment Services practice their technical skills in our workshop. David Barney, FOCUS instructor, says "Over the years, about 60 students have been able to complete our IT Fundamentals Program. Twice a week we come to AZ StRUT to practice what we are learning. Students sink their hands into computers - trouble shooting, removing and installing hard drives, and loading operating systems. The self-confidence they build is important for their future employment."

Since its founding in 1996, Focus Employment Services has grown to become a leading provider of employment services in central Arizona.

"We are grateful to FOCUS for their contribution to our refurbishing work. David Barney is leading an effective training program. And we are looking forward to growing our partnership in vocational rehab programs with FOCUS, " says Tom Mehlert, Executive Director of AZ StRUT.

Thank you, FOCUS Employment Services for your continued partnership and support. We applaud your work!

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Thanks for reading. Please write to us with any suggestions or questions at maryanna@azstrut.org.

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Mesa AZ 85202
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