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TechCamp 2015 Applications Now Available!
Posted on April 8, 2015 by umbie in Events and Schedule, ProgramsWe have a printable flyer to pass on to friends and family that includes more information and an application for students for this summer’s TechCamps. Thanks for your interest!
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TechCamp Gives Youth Hands On Computer Experience
Posted on March 2, 2015 by umbie in Events and Schedule, ProgramsAt TechCamp, students ages 10-15 have fun and learn about computer recycling, testing, assembly and operations. Youth work on computer concepts, hardware skills, operating system fundamentals and internet safety all reinforced with quizzes, prizes, games, cheers, good humor, through individual, small group and team projects. Group disassemble computers and then reassemble them gaining confidence and skills […]
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Closed Monday for Presidents’ Day
Posted on February 11, 2015 by umbie in Events and ScheduleComputerCorps’ outlet store, recycling drop off, volunteer center and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th for Presidents’ Day. Reopening for normal hours at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, February 17th. You can use our Contact Form anytime, leave your email so we can respond when we are back in the office. Got the day off? […]
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TechCamp 2014 Better Than Ever
Posted on September 5, 2014 by umbie in ProgramsNearly 30 youth from 9-15 participated in one of our 2 week TechCamps at our Carson City Refurbishment Center. The took apart and rebuilt computers, built their own internet model, worked on binary based cryptography, created presentations about what they were passion about in technology and life, and went home with a computer they set up […]
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Recycling Truckloads of eWaste on Earth Day
Posted on April 30, 2014 by umbie in ProjectsComputerCorps was at Reno High School for Earth Day recycling pounds of eWaste. Channel 2 was there! See the report by clicking below. KTVN Channel 2 Reports on ComputerCorps Recycling eWaste
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Certified DATA Destruction
Posted on May 27, 2013 by umbie in ProgramsDid you know that ComputerCorps provides certified data destruction for businesses, governmental agencies, educational institutions and non-profits? What about private individuals? Don’t fear that your tax data, financial passwords, or family pictures will be set loose on the internet when you donate your computer equipment to ComputerCorps; as a matter of standard policy, ComputerCorps […]
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Outlet Store Has Bargains
Posted on May 27, 2013 by umbie in ProgramsBuy, Upgrade, or Repair A Computer at The Computer Store and Distribution Center in Carson City, NV ComputerCorps has a fantastic “Every-Home-A-Classroom” ™ Computer Store and Distribution Center. The Carson City, Nevada facility is located at the ComputerCorps Technology Learning Center (TLC) at 4630 Hwy 50 E #175, Carson City, NV 89701. (Map view) Store hours […]
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Build A Computer at TechCamp
Posted on May 27, 2013 by Staff in ProgramsBuild and Take Home Your Own Computer with the “Every Home A Classroom”™ TechCamp 2K14 (2014) The ComputerCorps “Every-Home-A-Classroom” TM TechCamp is an annual summer program for youth 10-15 years old. This 2-week program gives kids the opportunity to learn about computer recycling, testing and assembly while building a computer system they can take home or […]
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Volunteers Are Special
Posted on May 26, 2013 by umbie in Support[column-group] [column] [/column] [column] Volunteers: the “Core” of ComputerCorps! Ours work with the spirit of teamwork, co-operation and kindness being respectful and courteous at all times. There is no foul language, disruptive or illegal behavior or gossip with our volunteers! The only friends they bring to our sites are those they have recruited to join as a […]
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Make a Difference with ComputerCorps
Posted on May 25, 2013 by umbie in SupportWith the support and ever-growing demand for the programs that we offer, ComputerCorps has some urgent needs so that we can continue to grow and serve the needs of our communities: Funds We need money to purchase additional parts and software for the growing backlog of requests for repairing and upgrading computers. Volunteers Additional volunteers […]
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