2nd Wk; into the guts of a Comp..

The second week of the program is going smooth as expected. One thing I feel we Techies can all agree on is that doing inventory sucks...

Too many parts and too many numbers but its all good; later on we'll be able to prove ourselves for being able to do just that. Like I mentioned, we did Inventory and Data Input, worked with some  supervisors and also dismantled a tower. Another thing we can all agree on is that taking parts of out the tower was super fun and as I looked around the room, all the techies had a smile on their face and were helping out their peers next to them. I know by the time we all graduate our minds and bodies are going to be honed cuz Terabyte Sosa keeps our minds racing and the work area is extremely hot especially when we are all in the same area with no ventilation. This week I'm gonna start posting songs that I feel inspire me and maybe y'all will like it, Enjoy!

-SpaceBot_Ver.7 (nelson)

Week II

This week we where split into two teams and each team had a lab to take the inventory of everything in the room. At first it was a little challenging but after the first day we had got the hang of it. Our team's approach was to split the needed data between each other. When all the data was collected we each entered the data on a spreadsheet. We also worked with Olivia on resumes, like what a resume should be like as well as what information should and should not be on your resume. We also worked on your elevator pitch. I also found out a little about my mentor, like he works a Google. Friday we took a trip to Google and learned a more about what goes on at Google, also what kind positions there are and what qualifications are needed. We saw around the area not too much in the offices or any tech stuff, but the food was really good and we got to take some home with us. At the end we all got android bags with Google water bottles and a note pad. 

-Raphael

Week 2 Mission Techies Head Quarters

 Welcome back to Mission Techies Head quarters to get the update on what went on this past week

This week has been very educational. We started our classes with Olivia to help prepare us get ready for job training. We went over the Do's and Don'ts of a resume. She showed us two different examples and then explained the comparison between the two. She also helped us write our elevator speech. Mine was hard for me given I have no real experience besides working at KFC and no real qualifications besides my High School Diploma that I most recently obtained.

Also, Leo taught us how to do Inventory. He split us into two different groups and had us do inventory for all the technology in the lab we where assigned to. I was put in Lab 1 as floor supervisor. It being my first time ever being in charge I was very excited but didn't follow all the rules. I put one of my peers in danger by allowing him to get on a spinning chair to retrieve information from the projector that was hanging on the wall. He didn't get hurt, we got the job done, but Leo wasn't to happy when he found out I let Nelson do that. Me regano...oops! Don't think i'll be put as floor supervisor any time soon.

This past week was really fun. I can't wait for next week, when we start working on hardware.
To stay informed about the awesome adventures of the Mission Techies tune in every Thursday at 5:00pm. I'll keep in touch.,muach :*

-xoxo
Arleth

                                                        

                                                                   Our second week

 

My experience at Mission techies is getting more interesting as the days passes by. Monday the 28th had a lot of new ways for us to realize where exactly do we see ourselves at the end of this journey. I personally have been developing more interest in software. We also did an activity about hardware were we had the task of identifying the components. Tuesday was fun for me because I was excited to work with Olivia about job readiness. I still get nervous just to think about elevated pitch, but I know I am here to learn and to get the best advice that experienced people can offer me. We also did IT inventory and developed a new skill, we started using the spreadsheets to type our tech products and their serial numbers, we also had to add the day they were purchased or donated. I find interesting that a lot of places donate stuff to non-profit organizations like MEDA to give us the opportunity to learn and get involved in the tech industry. Friday was definitely my favorite day of the week because we had the opportunity to go to Google and get advice from professionals and see their work environment. It’s funny because I usually hear bad things about techies but I had the pleasure to chat with some of them and I thought they were helpful and shared great ideas for us to see that everything is possible when you really work hard for your goals. They encouraged us to never give up. This week was absolutely great and I am ready for more.

Week 2 @ Mission Techies

My second week at Mission Techies was amazing. We studied parts of hardware to prepare us for taking apart computers and putting them back together (which we did in week 3 but I'm not blogging about that week, though I'm pumped up from that activity).

We also did inventory which I really enjoyed. I'm starting to notice that I enjoy attention to detail, I overanalyze usually so this is perfect for my fast paced brain! You can't really overanalyze putting together a computer, if anything it helps you remember where each screw goes and where the power supply cords go. Wow, I'm already referring to hardware parts.

Honestly, I was nervous when I first started. I've never really been good at much, most likely because I haven't honestly tried to learn anything that wasn't natural talent. However, I'm starting to get the hang of this, my confidence is going up and I'm showing myself that I have what it takes to become a techie. I just need to continue to apply myself and study.

Reading about hardware is so different than reaching inside a computer and feeling all the parts. It's hard not to write about the activity we just did because I'm so excited about it, but it's in Week 3 so I can't blog about that yet D:

Inventory was interesting because it is so detail oriented, but it was so detailed that my mind could comprehend the complexity of everything. Sometimes things are too simple for me that I disect it in my mind and make it harder than it needs to be, but this was just right.

We went to Google! It was INCREDIBLE. I want to work there so bad! They really celebrate diversity and give students a chance to prove themselves. Ernesto on the Google panel was telling new coders to come up and talk to him. One day I could be up there talking to him! I hope Leo brings us back there like he did with the other Mission Techies from the previous generations. I want a chance at Google so bad, I know so many others do but I would do anything to get a position with them. Even if I had to stay up for days studying hardware and Google interview questions (I hear they're rather abstract and difficult).

Lunch at Google was one of the best parts. My fellow techies and I took home a few burritos, yes a few. I have no regrets.

I really like spending time with my techie group, we're like a nerdy family.

I also met Ana from Mission Techies, she was one of the first generational techies (maybe even the first?). Her video inspired me when Leo came to introduce the program at Job Corps and I freaked out when we were talking and I realized it was her. I really hope to stay in touch with her, maybe all us techies can have a get together with Leo.

Leo is awesome. He pushes me which motivates me and keeps me on my game.

I'm so grateful for this opportunity. Going to Google, learning about the tech world and hearing about all these opportunities that may await when I am finished with this program is crazy!

My life is going to be so much better thanks to this program.

Thank you Mission Techies for bringing hope to my future.

Alicia

Week 2. Day 8.

Tired...but that's old news. We went to Google!!! The burritos were so bomb!!! Don't get me started on the desserts! I personally liked the panels though (besides the food). I can't remember the names of the people who had talked but what caught my attention the most was the cardboard project they had been working on. I was able to get my hands on the glasses and downloaded the app (it was trippy). It's something I personally would not mind working on especially if it branches out to music events and video games.

Earlier in the week we learned the basics of hardware with a dash of software. We took a lecture on the important of job readiness and finished up inventory. We began looking into hardware and how intimidating it seemed until today. We didn't blog last week but hey we're making up for it with not just one but TWO blogs this week (YIPPIE!). Cool beans right? I can't wait to learn to take apart PCs. Maybe then I'll know why my PC is acting up. Soon my precious PC. Soon. Anyway that's all for now folks!

-Jennifer

P.S. We look awesome with our swag bags B)

week two

learning inventory was pretty difficult at first. after getting a hang of it we got it together. we were split into two groups and Arleth as our team leader. we had some mishaps with the projector. then we had partners and had to take inventory of some laptops by now it was pretty easy. our trip to google was fun learned a lot and got a bag.