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== Program Basics == | == Program Basics == | ||
* Program Name: Enterprise Build | * Program Name: Enterprise Build | ||
− | * Program Description: This program is | + | * Program Description: This program is intended to give a path for volunteers who have finished the build program and have an interest in learning Enterprise class hardware. To include a working knowledge of Networking and Systems Engineering. This would also prepare them for Network Plus certification. The teaching would be peer based with class assignments focused on working as a team. Currently there are no programs specifically to deal with Servers and high end network equipment. |
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* What best describes this program? Income Generating | * What best describes this program? Income Generating | ||
*# Primarily '''income generating''' (expected to make money for Free Geek) | *# Primarily '''income generating''' (expected to make money for Free Geek) | ||
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*# '''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs) | *# '''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs) | ||
* Why does Free Geek need this program? | * Why does Free Geek need this program? | ||
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== Job Position Basics == | == Job Position Basics == | ||
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== Costs and potential costs == | == Costs and potential costs == | ||
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.) | * What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.) | ||
− | + | regular staff wages | |
* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.) | * What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.) | ||
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* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training? | * 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? | + | ** How much time would existing staff need to put in? 8-10 hours per week |
− | ** How time would existing volunteers need to put in? | + | ** How time would existing volunteers need to put in? 100 hours |
* Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take? | * Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take? | ||
− | ** In paid staff time? | + | ** In paid staff time? 20-32 hours/week @ |
− | ** In volunteer time? | + | ** In volunteer time? 8 hours/week @ |
* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program: | * Outline the intangible costs for the position and program: | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
− | * Would the program generate income? YES | + | * Would the program generate income? YES |
− | ** If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $ | + | ** If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $ 4000 / month |
− | ** If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? | + | ** If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? 6-9 Months |
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? | * How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? | ||
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+ | **Reuse of computer equipment | ||
+ | **Providing education/job skills training | ||
+ | **Provide Non-profits with affordable working server hardware | ||
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== Measuring Success == | == Measuring Success == | ||
* How can the success of the program be measured? | * How can the success of the program be measured? | ||
− | + | It generates some or all of the expected income, creates a base of volunteers that are able to develop skills and/or certification. | |
* 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? | * 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? | ||
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Revision as of 01:20, 10 December 2005
Program Basics
- Program Name: Enterprise Build
- Program Description: This program is intended to give a path for volunteers who have finished the build program and have an interest in learning Enterprise class hardware. To include a working knowledge of Networking and Systems Engineering. This would also prepare them for Network Plus certification. The teaching would be peer based with class assignments focused on working as a team. Currently there are no programs specifically to deal with Servers and high end network equipment.
- What best describes this program? Income Generating
- 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
- Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES, eventually
- Position Title: Captain of the Enterprise
- Job Description:
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Costs and potential costs
- What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
regular staff wages
- What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
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- 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? 8-10 hours per week
- How time would existing volunteers need to put in? 100 hours
- Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
- In paid staff time? 20-32 hours/week @
- In volunteer time? 8 hours/week @
- Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
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- Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
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- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
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- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
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Benefits
- Would the program generate income? YES
- If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $ 4000 / month
- If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? 6-9 Months
- How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?
- Reuse of computer equipment
- Providing education/job skills training
- Provide Non-profits with affordable working server hardware
Measuring Success
- How can the success of the program be measured?
It generates some or all of the expected income, creates a base of volunteers that are able to develop skills and/or certification.
- 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?
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- Outline a plan for implementing the program:
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