View source for More Serious Classes (PPS)

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''This comes from the brainstorm of [http://lists.freegeek.org/pipermail/council/2009-June/002553.html May 2009], as extrapolated by Martin & laurel1. The "serious" was not well-defined. We take it to mean more job-skillsy and higher-level classes, which the OpenOffice and SuperAdopter classes might fit under. That is, this may be completed.''

;Program Basics
* Program Name: ''More serious classes''
* Program Description: 
:''Add classes that people can apply to their lives.''
* What best describes this program? 
*# Primarily meets '''program''' needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
:''Educational element of mission.''

== Job Position Basics ==
* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? ''@ pick YES or NO''
* Position Title: ''@ add Position title here''
* Job Description: ''@ add Job description here''
== Financial costs ==
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
:''@ add information not detailed below''
* What other costs are associated with the program? ()
:''@ add things like 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

== Drawbacks ==
* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
:''@ add info here''
* Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
:''@ add info here''
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect? 
:''@ add info here''
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered? 
:''@ add info here''

== Benefits ==
* Would the program generate income? ''@ pick YES or 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? ''@ add estimated time''
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? 
:''@ add info here''
== Measuring Success ==
* How can the success of the program be measured? 
:''@ add info here''
* 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?
:''@ add info here''
* Outline a plan for implementing the program: 
:''@ add info here''

[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]