TECH CORPS was founded in 1995 by Gary Beach, Publisher Emeritus of CIO Magazine. Gary envisioned an organization which would challenge American volunteers to help K-12 schools build a technology infrastructure; much like the Peace Corps challenges men and women to help developing countries build their infrastructures. TECH CORPS connects technology, learning and the community to ensure all K-12 students have equal access to the technology skills, programs and resources that will enrich their education and allow them to successfully compete in the technology-driven global workforce.

TECH CORPS Ohio received its charter in 1999, and since that time has recruited, placed and supported 500+ technology volunteers who have shared their time and talents assisting students and teachers in more than 300 Ohio schools and nonprofit organizations.  TECH CORPS Ohio programs have impacted thousands of K-12 students and teachers in 23 Ohio counties.

The mission of TECH CORPS is three-fold:

• PROGRAMS.  Bringing additional technology resources to K-12 students and teachers through national, state and local programs.
• PEOPLE.  Recruiting and supporting tech-savvy volunteers from the community to advise and assist schools and youth-serving organizations in the integration of new technologies.
• PARTNERS.  Increasing educational technology resources through partnerships with education, business, government and community.

For more information about TECH CORPS programs visit www.techcorpsohio.org.