IBM Youth Ambassador Program

A great opportunity to become an IBM Youth Ambassador (.pdf file)

This program reaches out to young people (16 - 20 years old) to encourage them to give back to their own communities through unique technology programs.

The students meet monthly to learn about technology, its uses and challenges, so that they may then bring it back to their respective communities.

Service learning is a key component of the program. The IBM Youth Ambassadors will provide assistance to our 50 + KidSmart program partners in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Our Ambassadors aid the pre-school teachers in effectively using their new classroom technology called Young Explorers. The students help by learning about the computer and its software packages and then:

• Installing updates
• Fixing minor software/hardware problems
• Helping children learn the educational software
• Helping teachers integrate the computer and software into the curriculum
• Help train new teachers in the use of YEC software

Project Mission:

• To place tomorrow's technology in the hands of today's youth.
• To support the IBM KidSmart Early Learning Project.
• To educate youth to use the Internet safely and productively.
• To empower youth to enrich the community.

Young Explorer Ambassadors Pledge:

In order for all to enjoy the values of technology, I pledge to uphold the guidelines of Internet safety, lead my community into the future and strive for personal excellence.

Ambassador Goals:

1. IBM Youth Ambassadors uphold the values of leadership, service, personal excellence and Internet safety.
2. IBM Youth Ambassadors help younger community members use technology well.
3. IBM Youth Ambassadors help introduce other teens to the proper use of technology.
4. IBM Youth Ambassadors set an example for others by respecting other technology users, the technology equipment provided for their use and the intellectual property rights of others.
5. IBM Youth Ambassadors work with Daycare Center staff to provide assistance to the center's children and staff.
6. IBM Youth Ambassadors promote and support the use of  technology in their local community.
7. IBM Youth Ambassadors make a positive difference in their community.
8. IBM Youth Ambassadors are positive role models for their peers and young members.
9. IBM Youth Ambassadors show respect for others, their environment and themselves.