Teen Advisory Board - Application

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To apply for the TechGirlz Teen Advisory Board (TAB) please complete this form.

First time applicants: The TAB application includes this form as well as a completed parent/guardian permissions document which will need to be attached to this application. You will also need to provide the email address for at least two (2) references. It is optional to provide a third reference. The references must be from teachers/advisors (technology and/or science related field is preferred), and/or from a youth organization.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 during the 2022-2023 school year. Applications must be submitted in their entirety by 8/29 at midnight for consideration.

To learn more about TAB, click here.

Applicant Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Email:

Mobile Phone

Are You a Returning TAB Member?

YesNo

Grade

Current School

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent First Name

Parent Last Name

Parent Email

The email entered here will be used to provided the virtual meeting link. Registrants under alternate emails will not be permitted into the virtual workshop room.

Street Address

City

State/Province

Country

Postal Code

Mobile Phone

Home Phone

Application Questions (to be completed by applicant)

Tell your personal story related to technology. How has technology influenced your life and what are your goals for the future? List any technology related courses you have taken, experiences or projects you have been involved in.

Summarize your leadership experiences, activities and recognition received in school activities or organizations (including TechGirlz)

Why do you want to be on the TechGirlz Teen Advisory Board? What skills and experience will you contribute to the TAB?

List the TechGirlz activities participated in and goals accomplished last year (table events, blogs, workshops)

Why do you want to be on the TechGirlz Teen Advisory Board again? What skills and experience will you contribute to the TAB this year?

Permission Slip

Please have your parent/guardian complete and sign this permission form and attach it below

This form MUST be completed in its entirety with PHYSICAL SIGNATURES.

Reference Email Addresses (at least 2 references are required)

Do not put info@techgirlz.org. An email will be sent to your references when you submit this application. Be sure to let your references know that they will receive an email and to check their spam/junk folders if they don't see it.

Reference 1 (email only)

Reference 2 (email only)

Reference 3 (email only) *optional

Team Member Responsibilities

Commit to attend at least 4 meetings and take responsibilities seriously. Additional meetings as needed can be done remotely via Zoom. (COVID19 restrictions will be taken into consideration)

Agree

Respond to texts/emails in a timely manner

Agree

Set goals at the beginning of each school year as a group. Goals will be reviewed by the Oversight Committee

Agree

Assist in at least 3 events. Options include:

○ Teaching Assistant or Instructor at TechGirlz TechShopz, TechShop in a Box Programs, or TechGirlz Summer Camps (virtual opportunities available)

○ Develop a new TechShop (Workshop Plan) curriculum topic to add to the TechShopz in a BoxTM Library

○ Update a TechShop in a Box lesson plan.

○ Take pictures and write guest blogs about the activities they attended (or other related tech topics) for TechGirlz website

Agree

Tag us on social media posts to highlight any TechGirlz activities

Agree

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