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Jump Start Your Career with ResCare Workforce Services
October 26th, 2016 | Tori Conley, Guest Blogger from ResCare
Whether you are actively job searching or just keeping an eye out for better career opportunities, Career Jump Start is a four-in-one workshop designed to give you an edge over other candidates. Get the tools you need to stand out from the crowd!
Find out about ResumePro! Build a unique marketing piece using state-of-the-art technology that identifies key terms related to the...
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Humans of Do Space
Meet Ken, Electronics Technician and Do Space Member
October 25th, 2016 | Danny Ventura, Do Space Marketing Intern
In the spirit of the "Humans of New York" photo series and social media phenomenon, Do Space is inspired to work with staff and volunteers to create a "Humans of Do Space" series that shares the stories of our members, volunteers, users and staff. The goal of this effort it to capture the people that are using the space and how it affects their lives. What does it allow them to do? What does it...
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Do Space News
Join Me for a Workshop on 3D Dentistry
October 21st, 2016 | Ryan Morrison, Guest Blogger and Dentist
As a dentist, I would even be the first to admit that the dentist office sometimes isn’t the most exciting place to go. But what I can tell you is that might start to change in the next few years as the advancements of 3D printing and digital scanning will start to accelerate their way into the majority of dental offices. On November 13th at 1PM in partnership with Do Space, thanks in part to...
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Do Space News
FREE Electronics Recycling Event at Do Space
October 20th, 2016 | Mike Bunach, Guest Blogger from Cross Electronic Recycling
“The future belongs to those who understand technology”… It is also important to know the harmful effects that improper electronics disposal has on our environment. Cross Electronic Recycling is pleased to partner with DoSpace, because we care about the environment and everyone who lives in it. On October 29th from 10am – 1 pm we are hosting an electronics recycling event. ...
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Do Space News
Save The Date for Our Anniversary!
October 17th, 2016 | Brian Sarnacki, Community Learning Specialist
This November, Do Space will be commemorating the first anniversary of our Grand Opening in style and we are inviting you--yes, you!-- to tell us all what Do Space means to you while enjoying activities from our most popular programs and technology. Do Space exists because of its wonderful members and amazing volunteers and we look forward to celebrating our community’s achievements together....
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Tech Tips
Social Emotional Learning with Common Sense Media
October 7th, 2016 | Keegan Korf, Guest Blogger
As a child develops, parental emphasis is placed on teaching life skills that will help them grow into thoughtful, well-rounded adults. Teaching social-emotional skills is a top priority for parents. Beyond the home, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is becoming a large focus in education as well.
With all of this emphasis on teaching the whole-child, how do we incorporate the technology they are...
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Tech Tips
Jobs and Drones
October 7th, 2016 | Ean Mikale, J.D., Guest Blogger
Have you ever considered or dreamed of a career operating drones? Ean Mikale, J.D. of Infinite 8 Institute joins us today as a guest blogger. Join Ean at Do Space on Saturday, October 15th at 1pm for his program on Drones and Job Creation. Register at www.dospace.org/events!
In the current economic climate, where large companies are declaring bankruptcy, and retail giants are closing 2500...
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Tech Tips
Part One: The Tobii Dynavox EyeMobile – A Do Space Tech Kit
September 30th, 2016 | Sean Kelly, Community Technologist at Do Space
Introducing the Tobii Dynavox: EyeMobile. One of two we currently have available here at Do Space the Tobii EyeMobile is a tech kit that features a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet mounted together with a PC EyeGo peripheral eye-tracker. As a part-time technologist at Do Space I recently checked out the Tobii EyeMobile out of sheer curiosity. Without so much as a glance at the user manual I turned on...
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Tech Tips
Technology Has Created New Post-Retirement Work Opportunities For Seniors
September 28th, 2016 | Jim Vogel, Guest Blogger from Elder Action
Roughly a third of today’s workforce is over the age of 50, and that means for many, retirement is just around the corner. As most people who have lived a while can attest, the years just go by faster and faster the older you get. If you’re around this age or older, it’s time to start thinking about what you want to do with your time when the day comes.
It’s easy to think, “I’m...
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Staff & Volunteer Share
On game-programming: An evolution from text-based imaginariums to simulated universes
September 14th, 2016 | Sean Kelly, Community Technologist at Do Space
As a part-time technologist at Do Space I see video games capturing the attention of our patrons every day. I’m not surprised, video games are smart and so are their developers. They always have been. For video gaming development carries a mission: to outsmart a challenger or at least to nurture their intelligence to a point that they can outsmart the game. But what I have witnessed very...
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