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Free Summer Computer Camps

Do you know a group of students who would be interested in attending a summer computer camp? YTC is hosting its 13th summer camp in Troy, Missouri this August, and invites any group of students interested to attend. The students … Continue reading

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Iron Tech 2012 – A Huge Success!

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Donation news

YTC is proud to announce that on May 1, 2012 it received $17,500 from an anonymous donor, representing a matching donation of all of YTC’s new donors. This sum of money will enable YTC to effectively run summer programs and … Continue reading

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Guest Student Post #1

The YTC program at Evanston Township High School has been working really hard lately, and we’re so proud of them.  A few weeks ago, they donated refurbished computers to a nearby community center.  Here’s what one of the students, Alex, … Continue reading

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YTC Fundamentals

Founded in 1997, YTC is a community-based technology solution that teaches students to refurbish computers and give back.  To date, over 1,200 students from the Chicago area have refurbished and donated over 3,500 computers, set up computer labs, and provided … Continue reading

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Iron Tech Competition Explained

Every spring, YTC has the opportunity to host a computer refurbishing competition called “Iron Tech”. The students work hard all year long to participate in this anticipated event. They practice their computer skills tirelessly with the hope that their team … Continue reading

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