FUTUREKIDS NYC WINS THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) “BEST OF THE BEST” PRACTICES
AWARD 2000 FOR AFTER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM

NEW YORK CITY, November 8, 2000 - Futurekids NYC has been recognized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as one of the nation’s 100 Best Practices Performers for its outstanding after school computer technology training program at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). This program teaches children ages 9 to 12 how to use computer hardware and software.

Under this program, Futurekids NYC, in collaboration with the NYCHA, the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT), and the Mayor’s Office has trained 1,000 low-income youth in over 25 Community Centers within the five boroughs of New York City. Another 1,000 low-income youth will be trained under this program from September 2000 to February 2001.

HUD’s criteria for selection of the top 100 Best Practices award included demonstration of a positive impact on those served; a clear methodology, tool, program project or model; and creativity in addressing the problem. These quality programs are designed to provide a wide array of benefits to children, their families, schools and the whole community. They have a primary focus on improving the quality of life for children and increasing their potential for self-development while opening up future career opportunities.

“Students today are faced with a competitive and demanding future. If they aren’t prepared, their chances of success are greatly reduced,” explains Futurekids NYC President, Stephane Ifrah. “The goal is to provide students with the technology essentials that are so critical for their academic and professional careers, and to bridge the digital divide,” Ifrah adds.

About Futurekids
Futurekids is the premier provider of technology teacher training solutions for schools and universities around the world. Futurekids has a 22-year record of success in technology education. Their core competency is providing technology training as it relates to teaching and learning. They have relationships and achievements with many key educational partners such as Intel, IBM and Dell.  For more information on Futurekids, please visit http://www.futurekids.com.