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Academic IT for Students: A New Growth Area?
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The center of technology activity in academia has moved from the computer center to the faculty, and, now, after more than 30 years since the microcomputer took technology outside the computer center, it is moving to the students themselves.
Web site created by UF student helps students find volunteer opportunities
University of Florida News
The University of Florida’s Center for Leadership and Service has announced a partnership with SweatMonkey, a Web-based resource created by a UF sophomore to engage students in community service.
SweatMonkey
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Callahan Fore is an 18 year old freshman at the University of Florida. He is also a social entrepreneur. When Cal was 15 his high school required him to do community service hours. While Cal and his classmates were eager to make a difference and were not afraid of hard work, they had no idea where to begin. Cal began to wonder if there was some way to provide an online network to share community service opportunities.
Sweat Monkey Works for Volunteers
The Lakeland Ledger
Online job hunters have their Monster, and Polk County students in need of volunteer work now have a Sweat Monkey. Sweatmonkey.com, the Internet creation of a 16-year-old Lakeland resident, will be introduced Thursday during an information session at Florida Southern College.
Young Entrepreneur Is Volunteering Matchmaker
The Lakeland Ledger
Callahan Fore was barely old enough to drive when he became an entrepreneur three years ago. Then a 16-year-old junior at All Saints' Academy in Winter Haven, Fore spearheaded the development of SweatMonkey.org, a non-profit Internet operation that connects youths with local volunteer jobs.
Sweat Monkey Meets the Top Dogs
The Lakeland Ledger
Sweat Monkey is officially swinging through cyberspace. The site www.sweatmonkey.com was created by students for students 13 to 21 years old as a one-stop shop for volunteer and full-time jobs.
Generations – Trying to bridge the age gap
Creative Loafing
He's not ready for a full influx of help yet; 4Generations website is skeletal, at best. But to get an idea of the kinds of things he's supporting, go to sweatmonkey.com, which is hooking up teens who need community service hours for high school with nonprofits who need help.