Invitation: StRUT Competition THIS SATURDAY at Ohlone Hyman Hall from 9-3pm

[Clint Johns]

High School Student Recycle Used Technology and Show Off

Their IT Support Skills at Ohlone College

 

 **For Immediate Release**

 

Fremont, CA --- Over one hundred students from thirteen different high schools will come together at Ohlone College on March 26 for the 11^th Annual Siilicon Valley StRUT Competition. StRUT, Students Recycling Used Technology, is a non-profit program that refurbishes and upgrades used computers for use in schools. Founded by Intel Incorporation, StRUT’s main goal is to teach students valuable technical skills while refurbishing computers that are placed into other secondary schools. This productive method of recycling also prevents hazardous waste generated by computers from going into the landfills. Sponsored by Ohlone’s Regional Cisco Network Academy Program, the annual competition allows students from StRUT member schools to display their knowledge and skills in the IT field.

            The competition itself consists of four main components: Computer Build, which tests problem solving, mechanics and teamwork; Presentation, where each team presents their work to the judges after they are built; Troubleshooting, where students must trouble shoot a Small Office Home Office (SOHO) scenario, and a Written Exam of 50 multiple choice questions based on A+ certification content. There is a school vs. school “Quiz Bowl” to conclude the competition. The event has over forty volunteer judges, many of  which are professionals in the field, and others who are Ohlone students in the IT training program - CNET. ITA will be sending 3 student teams to this competition, and several ITA teachers will be (non-biased) judges.

During the event, Ohlone and Irvington will be recognized with a WhyITNow.org Innovators award, presented by Bill Cullifer and Gary Page from the CDE, for their work in support of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Pathways. 

[Gary Page]

Hi Clint,

 

I was surprised to see that I was going to be present at the StRUT Competition on Saturday and wonder if I committed to attend? I just don't remember and I may be mistaken.  Please advise.

 

Thanks!

Gary

 

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