The Community Technology Empowerment Project

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CTEP Program Directors
Joel Krogstad
joel@technologypower.org

Libby Caulum

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CTEP OFFICE
2402 University Ave W
Suite 600
St. Paul, MN 55114
Office Phone: 651-556-1384
Fax: 651-641-8573

The Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) is an AmeriCorps project that helps low-income youth and adults use technology to better access social, civic, educational and economic opportunities. CTEP partners include 20 community agencies in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

CTEP AmeriCorps is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 program year. These positions begin on Sept 8, 2009 and will finish on Aug 31, 2010.

We also have two new 33 hour a week positions that begin in Feb 2009 and finish in Aug 2009. Click on the links below to learn more:

MN Workforce Center

Oak Park Center, Pillsbury United Communities

We may also have summer positions that will become available in the next month.

If you have any questions or want to know more, please contact Joel Krogstad, Program Director, at 651-556-1384 or better yet, email him at joel@technologypower.org

If you feel ready, apply online at http://recruit.cns.gov/faq_applicant.html
(be sure to enter 06ACHMN0010008 as the Program Listing ID, or search for our positions).

Click here for list of CTEP AmeriCorps partners for 2008-2009

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CTEP AmeriCorps Members:

Assess partner agencies' technology capacities and train staff on how to best use those capacities;
Recruit and train volunteers on how to use their technology (train the trainer);
Develop stronger volunteer bases through which agencies can extend programming and more adequately meet the needs of targeted communities;
Develop culturally and linguistically appropriate informational websites and public service announcements (PSAs) that provide community members with access to critical resources and information.

Find out how to join AmeriCorps and serve as a CTEP AmeriCorps member, or learn more about the project by downloading this document, CTEP FACT SHEET. Contact the CTEP office for more information.

Want to volunteer or donate to CTEP?

The CTEP program is made possible through generous support from the following local foundations:

CTEP joins forces with World Community Grid (details)

CTEP is asking that friends and business associates who join the effort become a member of the
CTEP World Community Grid team.