[Nfbkabs] FW: [nabs-l] Girls Tech Summer Camp

[Scott Spaulding]

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Subject: [nabs-l] Girls Tech Summer Camp


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>Microsoft is once again requesting our assistance in getting young 
>women to apply for their DigiGirlz Summer Camps.
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>Camps will be held this year in the following eight locations:
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>Charlotte, NC
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>Chicago, ILL
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>Fargo, ND
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>Irvine, CA
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>Las Colinas, TX
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>Redmond, WA (corporate)
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>Stony Brook, NY
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>Washington, DC
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>We are now accepting applications to Microsoft's DigiGirlz High Tech 
>Camps
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>We are requesting your assistance in promoting this learning 
>opportunity for high school girls. The camp was developed to provide 
>girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all 
>about. This exciting three to five day experience provides 
>opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft 
>employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on computer and
technology workshops.
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>What Participants Can Expect
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>* Hands-on learning sessions to educate
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>* Keynote Speaker series to inspire
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>* Career/technology tours to heighten awareness
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>* Resume and interview workshops to prepare
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>* Employee panels to answer questions
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>Testimonials
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>Here is what some DigiGirlz had to say about their experiences at the camp:
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>* "[The event was] very empowering and I know that I can accomplish 
>anything!"
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>* "It definitely had a positive impact on me. It got me inspired to get 
>involved and really gave me confidence to live out my dreams. It gave 
>me great ideas and I am so excited to continue on!"
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>* "Even in the short time I was at Microsoft I learned so much about 
>technology, but more about how people can achieve professions that they 
>love and enjoy. Everyone's enthusiasm about their professions inspired 
>me to find what I love and pursue it -- not only in technology, but in
life."
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>* "I am now much, much more interested in technology-related careers.
>They are so much fun."
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>Application Details
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>To apply, girls need to complete the online application form which is 
>available at:
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><https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx>https://
>www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
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>https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
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>In addition to providing contact information, the girls will be asked 
>to answer two essay questions. After being selected into the program, 
>they will receive a packet of information with additional forms for 
>completion. They will also be asked to submit a letter of 
>recommendation from a teacher or counselor. The documents must be 
>completed and returned in order to be fully registered for the camp. 
>Girls must currently be in 9th-12th grade to be eligible. This camp is free
of charge to participants.
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>Visit <
><https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx>https://
>www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
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>https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx for more 
>information.
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>Super Bowl Ad in American Sign Language
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>Silver Spring, MD -- The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was 
>asked by PepsiCo to provide advice, feedback, and comments on a 
>60-second commercial filmed entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), 
>with open captions for hearing viewers. The PepsiCo ad, featuring 
>PepsiCo employees, will be aired on February 3, 2008 during the Super Bowl
pre-game program.
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>Slated to air on the FOX network, the PepsiCo ad is designed to bring 
>greater awareness of the American deaf community to a wide audience. 
>PepsiCo will also sponsor captioning of the entire Super Bowl broadcast.
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>"The NAD applauds PepsiCo for its strong commitment to diversity and 
>empowerment through the creation of this exciting ad in ASL with its 
>employees," said Bobbie Beth Scoggins, president of the NAD. "This 
>ground-breaking ad creatively uses humor to provide a glimpse of deaf 
>culture and heightened awareness to millions of Super Bowl Sunday viewers."
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>President Scoggins and others at the NAD provided consultation on the 
>story boards, pre-production plans, and post production editing. She 
>was also interviewed by PepsiCo and quoted in their press release. In 
>addition, a description of the NAD and link to the NAD website will be 
>included on the PepsiCo website.
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>This all started in the summer of 2006 when a group of PepsiCo 
>employees, each with their own personal connection to the American deaf 
>community, set off on their own to create a commercial with a deaf focus
and broad appeal.
>None of the employees are performers or marketing specialists - they 
>came up with the concept, wrote the script, and then acted it out, 
>sharing a demo tape with their colleagues. The ad eventually gained 
>support from senior management, which decided that the commercial needed a
big stage.
>Naturally, they chose the biggest - Super Bowl Sunday. The title of the 
>ad is "Bob's House" and it is based on a popular joke within the deaf 
>community.
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>Watch the commercial: 
><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffrq6cUoE5A>http://www.youtube.com/watc
>h?v=ffrq6cUoE5A
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>Brief description of Bob's House:
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>The ad opens with two guys who are deaf driving around on a dark street 
>trying to find Bob's house. Of course they are drinking Pepsi. Each 
>thought the other had the address, and as they are arguing in sign 
>language, the driver has an idea of how to find Bob's house. He starts
honking his horn.
>The sound triggers dogs barking and all of the lights on the dark 
>street of houses are now blaring, except one -- Bob's house! The two 
>deaf guys enter the house carrying Pepsi and Bob signs "sorry" to all 
>of the neighbors who have been awaken by the commotion.
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>Enjoy the weekend,
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>Kathy
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>Kathleen West-Evans, MPA, CRC
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>Director of Business Relations
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>Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
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>(206) 999-9455
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>866.322.4434 (fax)
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><mailto:KWest-Evans at rehabnetwork.org>KWest-Evans at rehabnetwork.org
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>www.rehabnetwork.org
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David Andrews and white cane Harry.


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