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 Plugged
In Enterprises aims to provide community youth with
employment and life skills experiences that expose them
to the challenges involved in working in today's rapidly
growing high tech industries.
PIE students also gain exposure to the industry through
field trips and workshops, and receive valuable technical
training to support their professional development.
Plugged In Enterprises aims to provide community youth
with employment and life skills experiences that expose
them to the challenges involved in working in today's
rapidly growing high tech industries.
PIE students also gain exposure to the industry through
field trips and workshops, and receive valuable technical
training to support their professional development.
Plugged In Enterprises Training
Phase I:
This phase focuses on giving the teenagers an overview
of computer basics and an introduction to graphic design
using Adobe Photoshop. It lasts ten weeks and a new
session starts every quarter.
The training focuses on the following:
Understanding of Mac/PC platform
Moving files around on the desktop
Creating aliases
Storing and saving files on a floppy disk and on the
network
Understanding memory and RAM
Knowledge of keyboard shortcuts Using computer accessories
Understanding the concept of layout & design
Knowledge of proximity, alignment, repetition, and contrast
Review and study design principles
Rules of word processing
Basic Adobe Photoshop
Ability to scan photos
Ability to conduct file compression Re sizing graphics
Basic Web Site Design and HTML
Basic Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash
Introduction to Business Skills
Phase I also provides an introduction to Adobe
Photoshop. Concentration lies on the following tasks:
Editing images, Making selections, Using layers, Using
the type tool, and Pasting selections.
Phase II:
This phase consists of ongoing training for students
who demonstrate they have the motivation to become part
of the production team. As the production team works
on projects for real clients, they receive training
from professionals in Silicon Valley.
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