Enterprise Build (PPS)

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
  1. Primarily income generating (expected to make money for Free Geek)
  2. Primarily meets program needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
  3. Administrative (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
• Why does Free Geek need this program?
  • This Program would increase the educational benefits for our volunteers that go through the build program. Currently the build program can not offer experience in the type of systems that many organizations hire admins to maintain. This program would alow volunteers to become familiar with more complex hardware and software concepts and give them the hands on experience to explore.

Job Position Basics

• Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES, eventually
• Position Title: Captain of the Enterprise
• Job Description:
  • This person would be a part of the build/production team. They would need to be well versed in build and even run a class or two.

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, etc
  • the cost of 1 full time employee
• What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
  • very little to none (the parts come to us)
• 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?
  • It will help to make build/production a more sane place to be.
• How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
  • This person could also do some of the work of Testing Coordinator

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?
  • 4 months
• Outline a plan for implementing the program:
  • We could use an exploratory intern to start to see if we get enough enterprise hardware to support a whole program