tech scene integration with refugees - park geun woo and ahmad taleb
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Tech Scene Integration with Refugees
Park Geun Woo Ahmad Taleb
Our mission is to make digital fabrication accessible.
Refugee Crisis / Fab Lab Berlin
Refugees Fab Lab Berlin
What is the best way Fab Lab
Berlin can help?
Workshop #1: Lasercutting
Workshop #2: 3D Modeling
Workshop #3 Arduino Microcontroller
Meeting with ReDI School
What we learned
● There are a lot of talented and skilled refugees in Berlin.● Young refugees are mostly focused on continuing or completing
their studies.● Desire and need for a secure job and economic stability for
themselves and their family.● Most of the refugees we met were male.
What we’d like to do
Provide a gender equal program for integrating refugees into tech companies in Berlin.
What we still need to research
● Identify what companies are looking for in employees. ● Identify visa/legal barriers for refugees and employers.● Identify cultural and language barriers. ● Figure out what other infrastructure and support refugees need.
Our plan
Step 1
Find Sponsors
Approach companies to secure job/paid internship. Define project goal with company.
Step 2
Interview Refugees
Find 5-8 participants who would benefit most.
● Asylum granted● Passionate
about tech● Desire to stay
in Berlin
Step 3
Project Program
Work together with refugees to complete a hardware focused project relevant to tech companies in Berlin. 3-4 months.
Step 4
Exhibition
Present finished projects and make connections with companies. Document and create CV/resume with refugees.
What we need
● Tech companies interested in sponsoring employees and supporting program.
● We need females to join our team and balance our expertise. Specifically someone who understands the legal and visa processes for refugees.
● Volunteers/tech specialists who would like to help.
Questions, Feedback, and Support
Let us know what you think! Any feedback is helpful and contact us if you’d like to help us out!
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