Entrepreneurial - Technical & Engineering Charter

Contact Information

Ricci Rodriguez-Elkins

Principal

775-240-5143

relkins@e-techsonline.org

2979 Lida Lane

Sparks, NV 89434

Social Media: Website, Facebook

Comment: Yes! Our website is www.e-techsonline.org

On Facebook you can find us by searching Entrepreneurial - Technical & Engineering Charter High School. We are working on starting a blog as well. We intend for our students to be very actively involved in l

Organization Information

Mission: E-TECHS is a new educational venture that will serve students interested in professional careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, business and medicine. Our mission is to ensure that students will be given the opportunities, experiences and academic preparation needed for employment and post secondary education upon graduation.

Sector(s):

Service Area: Reno/Sparks, NV

501c(3) Organization? No

Founded: State Charter was received on March 20, 2009

Volunteering

Seeking Board Members? Yes

Volunteer Needs: *Board Members to serve on supporting 501(c)3 currently in development.

*Curriculum development (technical fields)

*Business Partnerships for:

Job Shadowing (9th & 10th grades)

Student Internships (11th & 12th grades)

Mentoring (all grades)

*Grant partnerships

*Guest lecturers

*Business Advisory Council Members

*Fundraising

Group Volunteering Available? Yes

Comment: We are open to all possiblities!

Accepted Age Groups: Young Professionals (22-39), Seniors (age 65+)

Comment: Volunteers are always welcome!

Skills-Based Opportunities? Yes

Comment: Administrative Internships, Teaching Internships, Guest Lecturers, Accounting, Events and Fundraising, Construction (tenant improvements)

Giving

Giving Needs: Programs, Capital, , Start-up expenses for technology, equipment, and facility improvements

Development Plan? Yes

Comment: We are currently developing a fundraising plan. We are soliciting direct donations to help with start up costs that include facility improvements, and computer/equipment purchases. We are also working on hosting fundraising events and securing grants.

Wish List? Yes

Comment: We want to purchase the YMCA building on Baring Blvd in Sparks when it goes through the foreclosure process which is anticipated to be in December 2010.

Major Giving? Yes

Comment: To date, we have received one major gift of $10,000 from the Brett & Karen Coleman Foundation and we are currently soliciting matching grants.

Special Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create Awareness, Educate/Train, Recognize Supporters

Comment: Student Recruitment

Volunteers Needed? Yes

Sponsorships Available? Yes