Genesis Prevention Coalition Opens Intel Computer Clubhouse

After-School Technology Program Enables Youth to Develop Work and Life Skills

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 22, 2002 - Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc. and Intel Corporation today opened an Intel Computer Clubhouse in Atlanta.

The Intel Computer Clubhouse is an after-school program that provides youth ages 8 to 18 access to high-tech equipment, professional software and adult mentors to help them develop the self-confidence and enthusiasm for learning they need to create new opportunities. Youth who visit the Computer Clubhouse learn by doing. They create digital artwork, produce their own music CDs, film, write and edit their own short movies, and design Web sites. The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is a project of Boston's Museum of Science in collaboration with the MIT Media Laboratory.

"The Intel Computer Clubhouse is a tremendous asset to this community," said Kareemah Abdullah, Genesis Prevention executive director. "It provides opportunities for our youth to understand and use technology in addition to building self-confidence and creating enthusiasm for learning that will help them develop job and life skills."

"Intel Computer Clubhouses are 'invention workshops' where youth can express themselves through their own interests to become designers, not just consumers, of computer-based creations," said Roma Arellano, Intel's worldwide community education manager. "Computer Clubhouse youth love using professional software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. It allows them to be creative, explore their world, and gain valuable skills for tomorrow's workplace."

Genesis Prevention Coalition joins two existing Intel Computer Clubhouses in Atlanta. To date, the network includes 43 Intel Computer Clubhouses in 12 states, Washington, D.C. and five countries: China, Costa Rica, India, Ireland and Israel.

An evaluation panel of Intel employees, community representatives and educators selected Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc. to host an Intel Computer Clubhouse because of the organization's strategic direction and commitment to technology learning and support of underserved youth.

About Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc.
Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc. is a solution-based network committed to strengthening the spiritual, physical, economic and emotional health of families and communities through advocacy, education and service. The organization facilitates the maximization of resources, especially human capital, for the purpose of service delivery to communities based on their identified needs, risks, service gaps and existing protective factors present in these communities. For more information, call (404) 522-9690.

About The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network
The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is based on the Computer Clubhouse learning model created by the Museum of Science, Boston, and the MIT Media Laboratory in 1993. The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network, based at the Museum of Science, Boston, serves as the center of innovation and technical expertise. Together with the MIT Media Lab, the Museum provides technical assistance, ongoing support and programmatic guidance for Computer Clubhouses around the world. Intel provides financial, technical, career, and volunteer mentor support to proliferate the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network globally. Intel will invest $32 million over five years to sponsor 100 Intel Computer Clubhouses.

In addition, Adobe Systems Incorporated, which provides the largest software donation, Macromedia, Hewlett-Packard and Autodesk Inc., have committed more than $10 million in software, hardware and services. Other organizations involved include the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the LEGO Company and Haworth Inc.

The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is part of the Intel® Innovation in Education initiative, a global, multi-million dollar effort to help realize the possibilities of science, math and technology in education. The goal is to prepare today's teachers and students for tomorrow's demands. Intel develops and supports programs that help meet the needs of students and communities worldwide by improving science and math education; increasing the effective use of technology in classrooms; and broadening access to technology and technical careers. For more information, visit www.intel.com/education.

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