Isaac Strack
Design Technologist and all-around mediocre soccer player.
OUR MISSION
Foster the
next generation workforce
Through
next generation education
THE TALENT GAP
# jobs
vs
# qualified
Networking
Software
UTAH'S FIRST COMPUTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
NETWORK ENGINEERS
DEMAND > SUPPLY
SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
DEMAND > SUPPLY
Causes - Availability
SL County
Methodology
- Rigid, outdated curriculums
- Lecture-based teaching
- Driven by test scores
- Core requirements leave no time / availability for Tech
BUSINESS IMPACT
-Talent is the new gold rush
-A healthy ecosystem requires momentum
-Impact to technology companies:
-unfilled positions-time to hire-project completion time-costs of delays-effects on strategy and growth
-Impact to non-technology companies:
-availability of outsourcing + consulting-effects on cost and timelines
-Impact to State economy: "A rising tide lifts all boats"
-Impact to US economy:
Currently 27th on Global Innovation Index (education)
NEXT GENERATION EDUCATION
- PROJECT-BASED
- AGILE TEACHING METHOD
- INTERNSHIPS & INCUBATIONS
UTAH'S FIRST COMPUTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
PROJECT - BASED LEARNING
Students help select projects = increased interest
Teaches critical thinking, teamwork, knowledge application
Real-world applicability (preparation for the workplace)
Especially effective for special needs students
AGILE TEACHING METHOD
3-4 week collaborative curriculum (scrums)
Flexible / personalized for individual students
Empowers the educator
REMOTE INCUBATION
(COMPANY-SPONSORED PROJECTS)
Accountability and real world responsibilities
Skills preparation on current technologies
Build relationships (talent pipeline)
Employable skills and experience (resumé building)
INTERNSHIPS
Even stronger real world experience
Stronger relationships (talent pipeline)
Stronger skills and experience (resumé building)
NEXT GENERATION
Result: Qualified employees, 4 years earlier
Yearly CS Graduates
(by institution)
(by institution)
25%
*Projected, fully operational
Wasatch Institute of Technology *
75%
(181)
(571)
State Universities
INVESTING IN WIT
Unique opportunity
Be socially responsible (improve education)
Be strategically responsible (improve your business)
WIT is non-profit
All donations and sponsorships are tax deductible
WIT will raise the talent pool
Strategic investment in future employees
Sponsorships = Relationships
Preferred access to top students
NEEDS
#1 Financing for 1st phase building
-$3.5m cost-$950k equity payment-Time sensitive! Affects recruitment and long term financing (saves WIT ~$2m over 3 years)
#2 Infrastructure
-Correlation with building finances-Donations of equipment, services, or capital
#3 Promotion
-Encourage/Match Employee Donations-Event Sponsors-Articles / Blogs / Quotes & Endorsements
DONATION LEVELS
$500+ Bit
$1,000+ Byte
$5,000+ Kilobyte
$10,000+ Megabyte
$25,000+ Gigabyte
*$50,000+ Terabyte
*$100,000+ Petabyte
____________ Other
All donations entitle donors to name and logo display featured on various facilities and school landmarks, starting from front office plaques/display boards, up to:
* Full naming rights for a classroom, with the corporate logo being prominently displayed, and the history/philosophy of the company featured in the classroom.
INVESTMENT
Investment Types:
- Interest-bearing notes
- Bond anticipation notes
- Revolving loans
- Venture capital
- etc...
What we can offer:
- Competitive rates and terms
- Low-risk (charter school success rate)
- Preferred status for talent acquisition
- Future investment opportunities
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Foster
next generation education
Through
socially responsible investment
WIT Financial
By Isaac Strack
