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We realize that many organizers are not too excited about going to technology training. Probably because you think it’s going to be dull and impossible to understand.  Or maybe that the thought of spending days with geeks is more than you can bear.

That’s not what happens at a PTP training. We have fun. You’ll have fun — and you’ll learn a lot. What you learn will change your organization. It may even change your life!

Here’s what organizers tell us:

“We want to thank you all for the technical support and training and just your supportive solidarity as we have gone through two major enhancements of our technological capacity.”

“Thank you for a wonderful week of learning. You were all fabulous teachers, full of respect, patience, excitement and a dedication to social change and community organizing”

“please forgive for taking so long to send thanks […]. I got so much individual help as well as nicely paced group help for my computer needs.”

There’s just over a week before registration closes for PTP’s Community Organizing, Database and Planning COaTI and Scholarships are still available – see our scholarship info here.

What’s a COaTI?  COaTI (co-AH-tea)  – our Community Organizing and Technology Institute is PTP’s main training program, designed to increase your organization’s ability to use technology more effectively in your work. 

The first COaTI covers Databases, and Technology Assessment and Planning.  If you’re new to using a database to support your organizing work, or are interested in learning more about what’s possible with databases and how they integrate into your organizing work, this is the training for you.  Because database work can also lead to a desire for improved data or technology, we’re building in a Technology Assessment and Planning component to this COaTI as well.  You can view a sample agenda and get more information here.

The database COaTI kicks off our 2008 training season, but it isn’t the only training you can register for – go to www.progressivetech.org to learn about our Voter Tech Training, TechCamp, and Communications COaTI.  

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions you have.  If you’re not sure about getting a scholarship, go ahead and register anyway – if it turns out you don’t receive a scholarship, cancelling your registration is easy.

Registration for the Community Organizing Database and Planning COaTI closes February 29^th.  Register today at http://www.progressivetech.org/Program/Training/course_application.htm

Only 14 more days to sign-up for PTP’s Training on Databases and Technology Assessment and Planning taking place April 2-4, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN

If your organization is looking to improve its database, this is the program to dig in and find out what PTP has learned from the best practices in the field.

Our Database, Assessment, and Planning COaTI (Community Organizing and Technology Institute) is designed for organizers who want to build up their database skills, develop a better understanding of what databases can and can’t do, and deepen their understanding of how a specific technology fits into a broader vision for your organization and its technology use.  This COaTI features a combination of large group, small group, and hands-on work. While we will provide computers for the training, participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and a copy of your organization’s database.

Registration closes in 14 days.  Click here to get more information and to register. Some scholarships available.

http://www.progresssivetech.org