It is not quite what you are outlining but you may find some like minded
people
https://www.codeclub.org.uk and
http://nhshackday.com/
Very best of luck with whatever you do and let us know how you progress.
Roger
On 11/09/13 23:48, Ally Biggs wrote:
> Good evening everyone I have recently had this idea of setting up a Social Enterprise which would have a heavy emphasis on Open Source technologies and Linux. I want to give something back to the community and have a strong desire to help others.
>
> The key ideology of the enterprise is to train volunteers / customers / people from unprivileged backgrounds in Computing.
>
> The main income stream of the company would be a focus on refurbishment of IT equipment where it can be put to good use or resold. Prices would be reasonable!
> ( avenues such as eBay, gumtree)
>
> Second main income stream would be repairs, I have about 8 years experience repairing PC's and laptops
>
> Third income stream would be focused on administration and deployments for the small business and charity sector we can also throw in support contracts. And use Linux as alternative to Windows.
>
> I don't want to take advantage of volunteers who aid the progression, I want to be able to put volunteers through the Compita A+ training. That way as a Social Enterprise we will be giving something back they will become qualified I,T combined with experience which will either open doors or if the Enterprise expands we can take them on full time and explore other avenues such as IT call outs, home visits.
>
> There are diverse options for training I have alot of Windows experience. You guys have the Linux knowledge :)
>
> Few options for courses
>
> Computer hardware how to build PC
> Introduction to the Internet
> Desktop publishing
> Introduction to Windows
>
> Linux for beginners
> BASH Basics
> BASH scripting 101
> Setting up a Home media Server
> Network Services for beginners
> Securing your Server
>
> I also thought able setting up a training room consisting of raspberry Pi's where users could be taught the basics of programming.
>
> I could really use your input I am passionate about Linux and helping others and I am sure alot of you guys are aswell has anyone setup a similar venture?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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