[KLUG Members] Feedback on possible IT student help

[Adam Tauno Williams]

> I looked through online catalogs for internships/externships practicums,
> etc. Most of the degree programs seemed focused on academic studies rather
> than hands on experience. Certificate programs more often included hands on
> experience. But, most of the information I found was for students interested
> in entering programs of study. Unfortunately, I couldn't find much
> information on the duration, structure or complexity of these practicums,
> let alone whom to contact about those kind of details.

Nah, thats even pretty hard to figure out when you are the student.  Colleges
are really aiming for the least-common-denominator in most technology tracks.

> I guess my next step will be to contact faculty directly. I will start with
> schools closest to Elkhart, IN and go from there. If there is any mutual
> interest, I can find out the guidelines for these programs. With that
> information I should be able to put together a proposal to take to my
> management.

I think it is interesting, and KLUG even has a list (inschool@) specific to
topics relating Open Source and education/training.