Telecentre-Europe Summit 2012 - Parallel Session of Keith Thode: "AidMatrix Overview"

1. Aidmatrix Overview
October 2012
Education Initiatives

2. The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc.
• Aidmatrix is an international nonprofit sponsored by some of the
world’s leading corporations; offices in USA, India & Germany.
• We leverage innovative solutions from industry and apply them to
the nonprofit world of humanitarian relief.
• More than 40,000+ leading business, nonprofit and government
partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.5 billion
in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and
services impact the lives of more than 65 million people.

3. Partners
Unpacking our Partners’ potential to
help those in need and create permanent change

4. Humanitarian Aid Optimization:
Powered by Aidmatrix
Donors Lead Recipient End Relief
& Suppliers Agencies Agencies
Donations Management Aid Allocation Agency Ordering
• Automated • Automated communications • Automated communications
communications with with Donors and End Relief with Lead Agency
Nonprofits Agencies of what is available
• See/notified what is
or what is needed
• Automated tracking available
and reporting of • More Donations Accepted
• On-line ordering
donations and Used/Shared with less
effort for all parties

5. Platforms + Modules
• Planning** • Asset Registry • Online Auction
• Procurement • Needs Management • Donations
• Transportation • Donations Management: Management: In-Kind
Management* In-Kind • Online Ordering *
• Warehouse Management • Donations Management: • Warehouse
• Online Ordering Transportation Management*
• Fleet Management • Warehouse Management • Digital Hub
• Asset Management** • Reporting
• Distribution** • Digital Hub
For the Feeding
• Reporting America Food Banking
• Digital Hub Network:
· AgencyExpress®
· DonorExpress®
· Choice System®
* Works with modules, but is not fully · Choice Mobile®
integrated into platform
** Future Products Coming soon

6. Aidmatrix Centers Of Excellence
Vision
To empower 10,000 people to
transform their lives and their
communities through technology
sector education and employment.

7. About the Partners –
Slovakia/Eastern Czech Republic
The Pontis Foundation is one Aidmatrix is an international Aptech Europe is a non-profit
of the largest grantmaking and nonprofit sponsored by some organization providing lifelong
operational foundations in of the world’s leading education in field of
Slovakia. We encourage corporations; offices in USA, information technologies. We
individuals and businesses to India & Germany. offer long-term IT trainings
take responsibility for those in from 3 months to 2 years.
need and for the world around We leverage innovative
them. solutions from industry and Aptech Europe training
The Pontis Foundation apply them to the nonprofit portfolio also includes short-
undertakes programming in world. term courses on core
three basic areas: technologies, widely used
• strengthening of the NGOs applications, soft skills and
Aidmatrix has launched its customized programs for
• corporate philanthropy and
corporate social responsibility Global Centers of Excellence companies, governments, and
program, with Slovakia serving individuals.
• democratization and
development abroad as one of the founding sites.
Initial funding provided by AT&T

8. Key Components
Right Students Recruited
Students Trained in Quality
Curriculum Demanded by
Companies
Students Hired by Best Companies
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9. Initial Program Content
• Program Time
– Two-Year Track– Trimesters, part-time effort
– One-Year Track – Coupled with University Education
– 12-16 Weeks, Core Education
• Curriculum Components
– Core Curriculum
– Advanced Curriculum (Focus Areas)
– Mentoring/Corporate Exposure
• Enablement Lifecycle Management
– Recruiting, Evaluation, Counseling, Placement, Alumni Support
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10. Current Phase/Funding: Assessment & Pilot
• Current Phase Scope
– Perform Analysis – Eastern Czech Republic/Slovakia,
India, USA
– Perform Course/Overall Program Design
– Build Partner Engagement Model (Slovakia)
– Launch Prototype of Class (Slovakia)
• Current Results
– Demand exceeding plan
– Corporations “want it now” – Specifying Locations
– Piloting Donated Assets Globally Now/ Additional Pledges
of support

11. Thank You
Keith Thode
Chief Operating Officer
The Aidmatrix Foundation
+1 (972) 869-8167
Keith_Thode@aidmatrix.org

12. Timeline
Months 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Pilot Pre-Planning
Pilot Kickoff
Concept Interviews
Curriculum Design
Program Recruitment
Pilot Class
Collect Results

13. Accenture Open
Education Pilot
Briefing for Participating NGOs
October/November 2012

14. What is Accenture Open Education?
Accenture Open Education will create a path for people
with an interest in and aptitude for IT to learn from world
class, online training and earn a certification which opens
doors to meaningful career opportunities.
Accenture Open Education is an open access, online training program aimed at
giving students and recent graduates the skills and knowledge they require to be
successful as entry level IT professionals in companies such as Accenture.
The program is co-created with one of the world’s leading technology institutions,
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and provides training in
technology and professional development skills required for employment.
The training program prepares candidates for the industry relevant Software
Developer certification, offered through SPACES (Software Professional
Accreditation and Certification Examination Services), an affiliate of Carnegie
Mellon University.
Individuals who complete the training, earn the Software Developer Certification,
and meet our basic recruiting criteria gain a “ticket” into Accenture’s recruiting
process, or may choose to apply to other companies.
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15. Curriculum Summary
Covers the fundamentals of computing – modules include History of
Computing
Computers, The Internet, Computing in the Business World, Computer
Programming Landscape.
Computer Teaches the theoretical framework for computer science together with
Science practical, interactive exercises in programming, using Javascript. This course
is designed and developed by faculty members from the MIT School of
Engineering.
Software Modules include Introduction to Software, Intro to the Software Development
Engineering Model and Process, Plan & Analyze, Design & Build, Test, and Maintain.
Professional Wide range of courses including Communicating for Results, Being an
Development Effective Team Member, Professional Presence, Networking and Staying
Connected, Time Management, Problem Solving and Dealing with Change.
Includes modules on Careers in the IT Industry, How to Get the Job You Want
Career
and Careers in Accenture
English World class training in English language (reading, writing, listening and
Language speaking) provided by English First, one of the global leaders in the provision
of English training.
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16. Program Structure: Summary View
Computer Software Professional English
Computing Development
Career Language
Science Engineering
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Training
Training
Training
Training
Training
Training
Completion Completion Completion Completion
Software Developer Certification
SPACES (Software Professional Accreditation and Certification Examination Services), an affiliate Future
of Carnegie Mellon University
Entry to Accenture’s
Future
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17. Accenture Open Education: Benefits to
Students
Why would a student decide to take the Accenture
Open Education?
• High quality training, created and endorsed by both academic and industry
experts, covering the technical and professional skills relevant to entry level
IT roles across the IT industry.
• Help in understanding the careers opportunities available in the IT industry
and how to be successful in finding a job.
• Eventually students will be able to go on to take the Software Developer
Certification: earn recognition for knowledge and skills gained via an
externally relevant certification which will help them in the job search
process with multiple IT companies. Not Presently Available.
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18. Accenture Open Education Program Pilot
Accenture is piloting the full program with a select group
of participants between Nov 2012 and April 2013.
• Accenture is offering the opportunity to take the training curriculum and
take the certification to a select group of students across 8 countries
• Participants will be asked to take the 4 core training modules (Computing,
Computer Science, Software Engineering and Professional Development)
and provide feedback to Accenture on the course content and the online
platform. Participants may also take training in the 2 optional modules
(Careers and English Language).
• Participants will be asked to take an online assessment at the end of each
of the 4 core training modules.
• Participants who pass the online assessments will have the option to take
the Software Developer Certification exam, likely to take place either on
college or Accenture premises locally, however, in the pilot phase this
will be limited to participants in India, the Philippines, South Africa
and Mauritius. Full roll out of the exam will take place sometime after the
pilot.
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19. What will pilot participants be asked to do?
In return for the opportunity to participate in this pilot
and be part of the very first batch of people to take the
training, we ask participants to commit to the following.
• Complete the training for the 4 core modules - Computing, Computer
Science, Software Engineering and Professional Development. The
estimated time to complete all training content is 240 hours; this assumes
that a participant goes through every module and completes all
recommended reading and offline exercises.
• Complete a short feedback survey at the end of every course, and a more
detailed survey at the end of the training program, to let us know how you
found the course content and the online platform.
• Participants will have from 15 November to 30 April to complete the
training.
• In terms of equipment, all you need is access to a PC and an internet
connection. Content may also be copied from Aptech Europe via USB
Drive (~500 MB).
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20. Aidmatrix COE/ Accenture Open Education
Next Program Steps
• Student Survey
• Register for Accenture Open Education
– Registration Deadline: October 31
– Please provide
• E-mail address
• Motivation Letter
– Send Responses to: Jobs@aptech-europe.com
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21. Thank You
Keith Thode
Chief Operating Officer
The Aidmatrix Foundation
+1 (972) 869-8167
Keith_Thode@aidmatrix.org