Question 1

What is MC² Technology, In.?

Accepted Answer

All MC² programs are built as an “Educational Platform” focused on students, ages 13-19. MC² Technology, Inc. Is the first MC² entity to receive its federal 501c(3) designation in 2006. Its focuses are in the fields of math, science, environmental concerns, reading, vocabulary, financial literacy, etc. The not-for-profit also aids those who graduate from high school and have completed the MC² program.

Question 2

What is the MC² Definition of Juvenile Delinquency?

Accepted Answer

Juvenile Delinquency is a condition, a way of thinking within young lives, in which the standards and norms of society are not followed but resisted. Legally, it defines youth who may be in trouble with “the law,” whose records are sealed until such time as the age of 18 is reached; truancy and dropping out of school can frequently precede being defined as a juvenile delinquent.

Question 3

What is NETS, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

NETS, Inc. Is that entity which is focused on the Liberal Arts which includes many aspects of the arts: music, oratory, theater, sculpture, painting, etc., and therefore sponsors many contests which lead to awards and scholarships for students. This also serves to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the business aspect of Arts & Entertainment.
 
Bridging the digital divide... 
Online curriculum, with specialized target courses, is available to assist any student who recognizes his/her personal need to supplement daily studies with additional coursework/experience. Learning to be comfortable with, and skilled in, the digital world, thereby bridging the “digital divide,” is a key goal of MC² online programming.

Question 4

What is the mission of MC²?

Accepted Answer

To have all students enrolled in this program graduate, with solid GPA’s so that post high school education will be a viable option. MC² will continue post high school support through scholarships, internships, and work-study opportunities which will lead to expansion of the program throughout the state.

Question 5

What is a specific goal of all MC² programming?

Accepted Answer

To make high school graduation a reality for “on-the-bubble" students, leading to post high school education; to decease truancy, drop-outs, crime, and violence.

Question 6

Is there assistance for post high school education?

Accepted Answer

Yes, scholarships, awards and prizes are earned by students throughout the entire program and will be presented at the end of each year.

Question 7

What is the role of the Advisory Board?

Accepted Answer

The Advisory Board oversees all operations of the program; a sub-committee of the Board disburses all dollars; 80%+ of all funds goes directly for program support; a maximum of 20% covers administrative costs.

Question 8

What is the focus of NETSMediaTV.com?

Accepted Answer

Core subjects – environmental/physical science, math, and physics coupled with a financial literacy focus, all leading to career paths, or post high school education, which include internships and work/study opportunities, this focus attacks head-on a preponderance of low test scores in many CT schools. All programs are filmed live on-site.

Question 9

How about assessments and evaluations?

Accepted Answer

There are five levels of assessment and evaluation built into the program starting with the tutors who complete weekly evaluations on each participant; instructors who complete monthly evaluations; the Advisory Board who evaluate the entire program, annually; a consulting agency/organization which reviews annually; and the funders who review semi-annually.

Question 10

How about funding and resources?

Accepted Answer

MC² is responsible for all funding and program resources, but local sources are expected to provide an agreed upon level of “seed money” to affirm local support of the program. MC² follows an “80/20 Rule” which means that 80+% of all monetary resources go directly to program support and that 20% is used for administrative expenses.

Question 11

Why community-based organizations are needed?

Accepted Answer

To work with grassroots organizations, who by definition, are voluntary and independent in nature, provides a solid base of operation from which to build a strong educational program, separate from political/administrative entanglements.

Question 12

Key Component Partnerships are vital...

Accepted Answer

To join with local organizations, institutions, and agencies is of immense value to our MC² program; maintaining ongoing relationships with educationally focused organizations/entities is key to ongoing long-term success. 
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Question 13

What is MC² - NETS, Inc., Exchange Program?

Accepted Answer

MC² - NETS, Inc., programs are for improving Local, overseas High School and College students through diversity and cultural understanding. MC² - NETS also improve student's grades and attitude.  At MC² - NETS, we use studies from various foreign exchange programs: 
1. Improve GPA; 
2. Improve language; 
3. Increase graduation rate; and 
4. Increase the probability of post-graduate education.

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