Tech-Now Inc.

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A Not-For-Profit company that partners with schools to teach students relative technical & soft skills.

Tech-Now is a not-for-profit community-based enrichment program designed to provide technology skills training to high school and middle school students, help prepare them for post-secondary education/ employment, and connect them with state and federal agencies that provide necessary support services.  The mission of the Tech-Now program is to empower students to make positive career choices that will allow them to lead productive and prosperous lives. Founded in 1999, Tech-Now is part of the national High School High Tech program and has served thousands students. Tech-Now's curriculum was developed with input from business, education, and state agency professionals to target specific skills that would assist students in pursuing additional education, and gainful employment.  It is aligned to national technology standards and is offered for class credit towards graduation.  The Tech-Now student projects include: desktop design, computer animations, and numerous product development activities. In addition to gaining valuable technology skills, students also show improvement in team work, leadership abilities, self-esteem, and conflict resolution. Over a ten year period, ninety-six percent (96%) of students who participated one or more years in Tech-Now went on to graduate from high school. Students work throughout the school year developing products that are scored during the annual state competition.  Those products that are the best of the best secure valuable awards for the students and teams. Items such as computer & software bundles, software, cash awards, scholarships, and personal electronics are just a few of the items students can earn through their hard work. Tech-Now Inc. is always looking for additional schools to partner with to offer this award winning STEM focused program.  If you are excited about technology and you want your students to have this tremendous opportunity, connect with us and we can get the process moving forward. A Special thank you to the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, and the many school districts that have Tech-Now sites. Your support makes the difference for hundreds of students yearly. Thanks! Rick