techathalon
CTC Youth Media Program Building
Organization:
Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley VISTA Name:
Anthony O'Rourke
Program Start:
9/2006
Program End:
9/2007
Project Description:
The priority during Tony’s time at the clubs has been to develop programs specializing in youth media.
Project Outcome:
Tony successfully created a project plan, lesson plans, program write-ups and evaluations for programs in the past year. These programs provide valuable skills to students in the following areas. Photoshop- design and tools, , Movie making, Robotics, Music Making, Diversity training, Literacy enrichment, Web Design, Graphic Design/Arts and the Techathalon (a state wide event). The Americorp Vista participated in outreach and recruitment with several community groups. He secured several donations for fundraising efforts through community relations he developed. During the past year, he visited the Young Champions program and urged them to participate in after school programs at the club site, greatly increasing the size and reach of our programs.
Impact Quote:
Tony O’Rourke has performed above expectations throughout his time at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley. He has consistently documented programs and developed resources and trainings in supported of the computer and youth leadership programs.