Best Practices

CYC In-House Computer Refurbishing

Focus Hope RefurbEach Connect Your Community (CYC) Lead Community Agency (LCA) decided on a local strategy for helping CYC participants purchase low-cost home computers. Most LCAs chose to establish a relationship with [...]
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Developing a Strong Network

What is the value of having a large network? How do you create a large network? More importantly, how do you make sure those connections are more than just the [...]
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Helpful Links

CYC Instructors like to provide lists of helpful links to their program participants.When working with new Internet users, we recognize how important it is to help them find the truly [...]
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CYC Professional Development Recordings Available

With 100 staff members spread across seven cities, we have found the best way to provide professional development training is via webinar. Webinar sessions are taught by CYC staff and volunteers, helping staff excel [...]
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Professional Communication Skills – Listening

Professional communication skills are viewed as vital by employers, yet they are often considered an overlooked element in workforce development. In this staff professional development module, participants learn techniques for [...]
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Using Radio PSA to Drive Interest

The Appalachian Center for Collaborative and Engaged Learning or “ACCEL” is having great success driving course registrations using radio PSAs (public service announcements). The local radio station has agreed to [...]
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CYC Test Out Survey

Suggested Use: With an online survey tool, such as Survey Monkey, ask the below questions of CYC participants who are LIKELY to successfully answer at least 8 of the 10 [...]
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Post-Assessment Form

The Post-Assessment Form is very similar to the Pre-Assessment Form. The most significant difference is that on the Pre-Assessment, participants have the option of selecting “interested in learning” for each [...]
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Pre-Assessment Form

CYC asks all program participants to complete a self Pre-Assessment form via paper. Purpose of Pre and Post Assessments Measure project achievement. Help Corps Members to provide appropriate guidance and [...]
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