The document outlines a partnership initiative aimed at providing economical and reliable first-level IT support for schools, enabling teachers to function effectively in a digital environment. The program addresses the need for affordable technical assistance while offering young individuals a pathway into the IT industry through a graduate program. Additionally, it emphasizes the collaboration between tertiary institutions, businesses, and schools to achieve sustainable IT support solutions.

1. Gen-i Engineer for SchoolsA schools partnership

2. School’s need:Economical 1st level supportReliable, regular supportSustainable access to expertiseReduction in workload for IT managers in schools – focus on teaching & learning

3. What were the drivers?It grew out of a need to ensure that our teachers were able to operate within a digital environment that was as reliable as we could make it and also a need to ensure that technical support was affordable. It saw tertiary, business and schools working together in mutually beneficial ways.

4. What were the driversCost for low level intervention $40/hourDigi Ops Technician for Schools SchemeSustainabilityEconomies of Scale

6. GE4Skls provides :school’s basic IT support needs in a sustainable and affordable waya young person the opportunity to get their foot in the door of the IT industryWITT with enhancements to their programme – a Graduate programme.Gen-i with a profile & presence in schools.