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

[kathy szinnyey]

On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:11:24 -0500, Scott Spaulding wrote:


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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:
>><
>><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
>>
>>Director of Business Relations
>>
>>Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
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>>(206) 999-9455
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>>866.322.4434 (fax)
>>
>><mailto:KWest-Evans at rehabnetwork.org>KWest-Evans at rehabnetwork.org
>>
>>www.rehabnetwork.org
>>
>>
>
>David Andrews and white cane Harry.
>
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