Record Details:

Mattapan Technology Learning Center Haiti Emergency Relief Fund (Greater Boston/Mattapan School of Technology)

Organization:
Facility Type: School
Status: Open

Address:
24 Regis Road
Matttapan, MA 02126

Region:	MetroBoston
County/Parish:	Suffolk

Main/General Business Number: (617) 298-0357
Website: http://www.mattapantech.com/supportcenter.htm

Management Phone: (hidden)
Supply Contact: (hidden)
Make Checks Payable To: Mattapan Technology Learning Center Haiti Emergency Relief Fund
Hours: 12-2:00PM

Mission: The Mattapan Technology Learning Center (MTLC) is a non-profit vocational school that focuses on providing professional training in the field of computer, network and information technology. Our student body is composed of young and older adults from 14 ethnic backgrounds. They come from several cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. The MTLC goals is to:
² Empower our community through professional hands-on training in the technology area ,developing leadership skills and promoting healthy social activities.
² To work with the business community in developing courses that meet their needs.

²To assist our students in finding the right entry-level position in the job market.
We currently offer different certificate programs: MS Office, Database Management, Web Design, E-Commerce, Project Management, PC Repair, and Information Technology.

A few years ago, Jacques and Karrie Ann Jean created this initiative on the first floor of their two-family home to offer another alternative to those who want to change or start a new career in computer technology or simply learn how to use a computer. The project has expanded without government funding to become an icon in Greater Boston where many young people, adults and senior citizens come to learn new technology. This year the school is planning to recruit 600 new students, giving the opportunity to anyone who has the desire to earn a professional certificate and increase their chances of a better livelihood.

In the midst of this economic crisis, students and concerned citizens have become worried about the future of the school. During a church gathering, Jacques and Karrie Ann Jean unveiled a detailed strategic plan to ensure the community that amid the recession, the school will continue to provide the same type of training and career services that have trained so many people and put them back to work. That plan includes new management practices, a reduced budget, the creation of a volunteer team and an aggressive fundraising program. This year’s budget has deflated to only $225,000 that according to the new plan will still give the school the capacity to train more than 600 people, less than $450 per student. Our students are expected to contribute 50% in lab and registration fees and we are striving to raise the remaining balance.. The school expects to raise the other 50% through private donation and corporate sponsorship.


Areas Served: Haiti



This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

To make a donation online, click here (on site:
<http://www.mattapantech.com/supportcenter.htm>
or send your donation to Mattapan Technology Learning Center Haiti Emergency Relief Fund, 24 Regis Rd, Mattapan, MA, 02126

The first delegation of the Mattapan Tech students will arrive in Port-Au-Prince on Friday evening and another delegation will leave for Miami Monday night and expect to be in Haiti Tuesday morning.

They are helping to connect relatives in USA with family members and friends in Haiti now. (1/14/10)

DIRECTIONS TO LOCATION: (They only want financial donations now. (1/14/10)
But keep this URL for later, donations in kind deliveries.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=24+regis+rd,+mattapan+ma+02126&split=0&daddr=24+Regis+Rd,+Mattapan,+MA+02126&saddr=&rl=1&ie=UTF8&z=16

Info Source/Changes:

Created At: Thu Jan 14 22:29:53 +0000 2010
Updated At: Thu Jan 14 22:34:55 +0000 2010
Updated By: PRus

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