Advanced Linux (PPS)

Program Basics
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 * Program Name: @
 * Program Description:
 * What best describes this program? @
 * Primarily income generating (expected to make money for Free Geek)
 * Primarily meets program needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
 * Administrative (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
 * Why does Free Geek need this program?

Job Position Basics
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 * Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES / NO @
 * Position Title: @
 * Job Description:

Costs and potential costs
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 * What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
 * What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
 * If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
 * How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @
 * How time would existing volunteers need to put in? _____________ hours @
 * Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
 * In paid staff time? _____________ hours/week @
 * In volunteer time? _____________ hours/week @
 * Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
 * Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
 * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
 * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?

Benefits
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 * Would the program generate income? YES / NO @
 * If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $ @ / month
 * If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? @
 * How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?

Measuring Success
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 * How can the success of the program be measured?
 * For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even?
 * Outline a plan for implementing the program: