Richard Hamister, Vice
President, Private Clients Services, First Niagara, brought CFC to the attention
of the foundation as the bank considered options for the extra computer gear.
"The reuse of more than 6,000 pieces of computer equipment will allow lots of children in Western New York to build necessary skills to enhance their future. It's very exciting for First Niagara to partner with Computers For Children in a manner that will touch so many," Mr. Hamister said.
First Niagara staff "wiped" the hard drives of all the computers, removing all stored data, before making the massive donation to get them ready for reprogramming by CFC students and instructors. The financial institution also recycled some 100,000 pounds of computer equipment, resulting in additional donation to the organization of over $14,000.
"I would like to thank First Niagara for the generous donation that will help facilitate the work of Computers for Children as they help train our next generation. It is important to prepare the students with the knowledge economy they will need for their education while providing them concrete skill sets to build upon for their future careers" said Steven J. Harvey, Ph.D., President, Computers For Children Board of Directors and Executive Director, WNY Consortium of Higher Education.European inspired, crystal floor lamps for your home!
The organization's largest program, KidCo, provides hands on training for at-risk youth giving them the opportunity to learn computer refurbishing and construction, MS Suite: Word, Excel,A wind farm is a group of wind turbine in the same location used to produce electric power. PowerPoint, computer navigation,The laser engraving machine is unlikely to hurt you, but you can easily hurt it without training.A space elevator cable must carry its own weight as well as the additional weight of climbers. on-line safety. Successful completion of the program enables youth to take a computer home. Kid-Co further reduces the digital divide and provides kids access to educational and career opportunities.
CFC's program targeted for middle school student includes software training, but also offers ROBO-Tech a program that infuses STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Students to learn and explore technology with science and engineering in a creative programs such as Junk Drawer & LEGO Robotics, which touches on computer programming, GPS Mapping, as well digital software programs encompassing photography, video and web design.
Its Summer TECHMasters Academy, the largest summer technology camp in the Buffalo area, has enrolled more than 350 since its launch in 2010. TECHMasters Academy incorporates all of the above, allowing kids 10-15 years of age the opportunity to learn and explore all while having summer fun.
"We cannot express enough the importance of community partners and we are so grateful to First Niagara's partnership," Ms. Carr said. "With the help of our partners, Computers For Children reaches over 500 students and the numbers are growing each year. Educational partners like Cornell University Cooperative Extension,Find table lamps, crystal pendant lamp, and more for any room in the house. Mayors Summer Youth Program, Buffalo Urban League, Erie County Youth Bureau, CATS, Hillside Services, Northwest Community Services and many more, as well as our very important relationship with our public and charter school districts allows us to make this impact."
CFC also offers low-cost, refurbished PCs and laptops to the community-at- large through its own on-site retail shop, as well as through partnerships with Goodwill and the Buffalo City Mission. Proceeds from sales of the computer equipment benefits both CFC and its nonprofit retail partners.
"The reuse of more than 6,000 pieces of computer equipment will allow lots of children in Western New York to build necessary skills to enhance their future. It's very exciting for First Niagara to partner with Computers For Children in a manner that will touch so many," Mr. Hamister said.
First Niagara staff "wiped" the hard drives of all the computers, removing all stored data, before making the massive donation to get them ready for reprogramming by CFC students and instructors. The financial institution also recycled some 100,000 pounds of computer equipment, resulting in additional donation to the organization of over $14,000.
"I would like to thank First Niagara for the generous donation that will help facilitate the work of Computers for Children as they help train our next generation. It is important to prepare the students with the knowledge economy they will need for their education while providing them concrete skill sets to build upon for their future careers" said Steven J. Harvey, Ph.D., President, Computers For Children Board of Directors and Executive Director, WNY Consortium of Higher Education.European inspired, crystal floor lamps for your home!
The organization's largest program, KidCo, provides hands on training for at-risk youth giving them the opportunity to learn computer refurbishing and construction, MS Suite: Word, Excel,A wind farm is a group of wind turbine in the same location used to produce electric power. PowerPoint, computer navigation,The laser engraving machine is unlikely to hurt you, but you can easily hurt it without training.A space elevator cable must carry its own weight as well as the additional weight of climbers. on-line safety. Successful completion of the program enables youth to take a computer home. Kid-Co further reduces the digital divide and provides kids access to educational and career opportunities.
CFC's program targeted for middle school student includes software training, but also offers ROBO-Tech a program that infuses STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Students to learn and explore technology with science and engineering in a creative programs such as Junk Drawer & LEGO Robotics, which touches on computer programming, GPS Mapping, as well digital software programs encompassing photography, video and web design.
Its Summer TECHMasters Academy, the largest summer technology camp in the Buffalo area, has enrolled more than 350 since its launch in 2010. TECHMasters Academy incorporates all of the above, allowing kids 10-15 years of age the opportunity to learn and explore all while having summer fun.
"We cannot express enough the importance of community partners and we are so grateful to First Niagara's partnership," Ms. Carr said. "With the help of our partners, Computers For Children reaches over 500 students and the numbers are growing each year. Educational partners like Cornell University Cooperative Extension,Find table lamps, crystal pendant lamp, and more for any room in the house. Mayors Summer Youth Program, Buffalo Urban League, Erie County Youth Bureau, CATS, Hillside Services, Northwest Community Services and many more, as well as our very important relationship with our public and charter school districts allows us to make this impact."
CFC also offers low-cost, refurbished PCs and laptops to the community-at- large through its own on-site retail shop, as well as through partnerships with Goodwill and the Buffalo City Mission. Proceeds from sales of the computer equipment benefits both CFC and its nonprofit retail partners.
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