Byte Back
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June 3, 2010
I began volunteering at Byte Back, Inc. through "Office Track," an intensive course designed for students to learn Microsoft Office Suite, including Quick Books. I love to learn, and enjoyed the applied teaching methods, "click, click" of the mouse, for example. At first, I swept floors, but then I was assigned the task of developing course codes for all classes - a challenge indeed. One thing led to another, and my final accomplishment was organizing and drafting content for the current course catalog, 2009-2010. I love Byte Back, Inc., and hope to get more things done for them!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Computer skills and Technical Writing.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
February 27, 2010
Volunteering helped me get a job. I'm an entrepreneur working with friends to get a software startup off the ground. I needed a stream of income to cover expenses, so I was able to quickly find a job with a vocational school teaching adults Microsoft Office. I got hired after just a 15-minute interview, because I had already been volunteering with Byte Back for several months teaching adults the same skills. My teaching experience at Byte Back made the difference in the interview. Getting a job wasn't even the best part of teaching there. I thoroughly enjoyed working with my students at Byte Back because they were motivated and eager to learn. Even months after my students graduated, I still get emails from my students telling me how they're putting the skills they learned in class to good use at work. I highly recommend teaching at Byte Back to anyone who likes to teach.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
volunteering at Byte Back helped me land a job teaching Microsoft Office to adults.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that the students were motivated and eager to learn.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
selfless and inspired.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
January 31, 2010
I started volunteering about a month ago, teaching adults Microsoft Office for the Office Track program for Byte Back. I have degree in IT and was looking for something that I could keep my brain fresh while giving back to others and Byte Back was it for me. The students are willing to learn, they are fun to teach and it is such a rewarding feeling when your students praise you and want to learn and do not want to miss any sessions with you. This organization is probably one of the best organization I have been affiliated with. The programs they offer are current and relevant to todays job market and I feel certain that any student that completes their desired program will be a much better candidate for a position for a job than others who do not giving them the edge and experience they need in a competitive market that we have right now. I am proud to be a part of this organization!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The students. They are exceptional, they really want to learn they listen, they ask questions and we have a little fun too.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Staff and volunteers I have met at Byte Back are also exceptional, they are dedicated individuals that genuinely want to help and give back to the community.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand and have more labs in other locations and have more computers.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
January 26, 2010
I have been very blessed with opportunities in this country ever since I have moved to USA to work in the Information Technology field. I recently made DC my home and Byte back gives me an opportunity to give back to the community. Through byte back I can teach my community the same skills and experience that has made my life blessed. It gives me change to both meet and teach people in my new home town. It's fun and at the same time very fulfilling.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very kind and humble. They truely have desire to make a difference with no hidden agenda in return. It's a complete pleasure to be here with them.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
January 26, 2010
I enjoyed my experience at Byte Back and am looking forward to become more up to date in the IT field. I'm a 2005 graduate of the MS Office Core Competencies Track.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My master's program.
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Ways to make it better...
I had been in the programming sequence.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
January 21, 2010
I've been volunteering for a couple years at ByteBack and I think they are by far the best community-based organization in DC in terms of really helping people to succeed by building their computer skills. These are job-related skills that all adults need and ByteBack helps students to improve their skills. Kudos to the staff and volunteers that keep this place running!
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
kind and generous with their time, helpful in getting me situated as a teacher, responsive to my needs as a teacher and my students' concerns, and always willing to discuss the issues around training, job placement, and curriculum development.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
January 21, 2010
I am a full-time AmeriCorps volunteer working at Byte Back. I teach computer classes during the weekdays. Teaching at Byte Back is hands-down the most rewarding job I have ever had. This organization does great work and really empowers the individuals who take courses here. I recommend it for potential students and volunteers!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting so many wonderful students who are so enthusiastic about learning
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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