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Last Updated August 27, 2020

Reimagining Pathways to Employment in the US Challenge

Educate to Empower (ExE)

Team Leader

Jayashree Ravi

Solution Overview

Solution Name:

One-line solution summary:

Educate to Empower! Right Education not only imparts knowledge but also Empowers, effect being E times E = ExE

Pitch your solution.

There are over 500,000 computing jobs open and only 43,000 graduated in Computer Science (CS) to fill in those jobs as per Code.org in year 2016. This divergence is set to increase as the years roll by.

There are millions, without a CS degree, looking for a job. Barrier to enter into Computer Science and Engineering is considered very high and not everyone dares to cross the line.

MOOC have a wonderful model for training students at nil to low cost to help cross this barrier. However only 13% students finish a course on MOOC. Many drop out of STEM related subjects with the belief that it is too complex or they are too dumb to learn. But the fact of the matter is Everyone Learns Differently! One size fits all method of teaching does not work in teaching.

Quality personalized education in the form of one-on-one tuitions are very Expensive and not affordable by all. Training students effectively in Software Development/Engineering is a challenging feat.

Students who eventually make it to the finish line enjoy programming and feel empowered! They not only help themselves but also help the community in which they live.

Our platform provides a personalized learning experience and will empower anyone who is motivated to cross the finish line with confidence. Our solution is scalable as it is deployed on cloud. But our solution also provides personalized education experience by identifying the student's natural method of learning and provides resources appropriately.

There are many topics to learn in life however when you learn 'work of the future' technologies you not only educate but also empower students to effectively earn a livelihood and there by contribute to the society in which they live and make the world a better place!

What specific problem are you solving?

Our proposed solution will educate not only the self learners (the typical MOOC student) but also students who are team players, students who need one-on-one help or students who learn hands-on, or with visual aids like video etc. Since there is option for them to pursue in any direction at any time, we believe we will see higher completion rate on a large scale. Our solution is in one sentence: eBook + YouTube videos + Code Labs + Meetups + One-on-One sessions + Competition events + Display Gallery. Our pilot solution is deployed with an eBook.

What is your solution?

Our platform is deployed on Google Cloud and as such can scale massively. The content is deployed on a CDN (Content Delivery Network) to enable quick access to anyone from any part of the world. We also are building deep analytics for personalization. Most of the content is digital either as an eBook or Video or Audio format.

Here are the various links to our solutions

Analytics Gallery: Student Gallery

Python eBook: http://ebooks.mobibootcamp.com...

Java eBook: http://ebooks.mobibootcamp.com...

NumPy and Pandas eBook: http://ebooks.mobibootcamp.com...

Main website: http://www.mobibootcamp.com

Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?

Our solution servers all types of learners. Our solutions finds mentors for a student from the same background as that of the student so that the student can easily connect and get inspired to learn.

We are currently teaching at multiple places including Universities, other training providers, our own training camps etc., and have a vast knowledge bank on the learning pattern of all types of students and the ways we can motivate them.

Which dimension of the Challenge does your solution most closely address?

Increase access to high-quality, affordable learning, skill-building, and training opportunities for those entering the workforce, transitioning between jobs, or facing unemployment

Explain how the problem, your solution, and your solution’s target population relate to the Reimagining Pathways to Employment in the US Challenge and your selected dimension.

Our solution believes in making students employable. Learning for the sake of learning or getting a certificate is not our focus. Employability is. To that end, our solution aligns with the goal of 'Reimagining Pathways to Employment'

In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?

Troy, Michigan, USA

If your solution is already being implemented in the US, in which US state(s) do you currently operate?

California
Michigan

Are you planning to expand your solution to at least one US state? If so, please provide an overview of your expansion plans. What is the market opportunity for your business or product here?

Yes, we are already operating in Michigan and California. Our eBook platform is used by over 1000 students thus far from multiple states and countries.

In which US state(s) will you be operating within the next year?

California
Michigan

What is your solution’s stage of development?

Prototype: A venture or organization building and testing its product, service, or business model

Who is the team lead for your solution?

Jayashree Ravi - President, Mobi Boot Camp Corp.

How many people work on your solution team?

2-8

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What is your approach to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization?

Our company is founded by a minority women entrepreneur and as such we know the important of diversity and inclusion. Our company is also partnered with NCWIT (National Council of Women in IT) and through this partnership we have been training women, people who identify as gender queer or non-binary.

More About Your Solution

If your solution has a website, provide a link here:

https://www.mobibootcamp.com

If your solution proposes an app that is currently live, provide a link to your app online or in an app store here:

https://talent.mobibootcamp.com

If you have additional video content that explains your solution, provide a YouTube or Vimeo link here:

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Which of the following categories best describes your solution?

A new business model or process

Describe what makes your solution innovative.

Describe the core technology, if applicable, that powers your solution.

Here are the various links to our solutions

Analytics Gallery: Student Gallery

Python eBook: http://ebooks.mobibootcamp.com...

Java eBook: http://ebooks.mobibootcamp.com...

NumPy and Pandas eBook: http://ebooks.mobibootcamp.com...

Main website: http://www.mobibootcamp.com

YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtBuGiaExBImiFB9CLqvVZQ

Provide evidence that this technology works.

Our students work in many metro Detroit area companies today. Please take a look at our customers and partnerships on our website: http://www.mobibootcamp.com

Please select the technologies currently used in your solution:

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Big Data
Software and Mobile Applications

What is your theory of change?

Our solution works on the concept on hands-on learning and learning by building applications which are relevant to the student's life. This not only motivates the students to learn the technology but also gets them ready for the future-of-work job. All our trainings focus on current, cutting edge concepts of the future like Mobile app development, Big Data Engineering, Data Science, Web technologies etc., where the job opportunities are plentiful

Select the key characteristics of your target population.

Women & Girls
Pregnant Women
LGBTQ+
Children & Adolescents
Rural
Peri-Urban
Urban
Poor
Low-Income
Middle-Income
Refugees & Internally Displaced Persons
Minorities & Previously Excluded Populations
Persons with Disabilities
US Veterans

How many people does your solution currently serve? How many people did your solution serve in 2019? 2018? 2017?

2018- around 600, 2019 - around 800, 2020 - over 1000

What percent of the people you served in 2019 were between the age of 15 and 30?

41-60%

What are your goals within the next year and within the next five years?

Over the next 12 months we like to continue to focus on the content and make our content very relevant to the work of the future topics which includes; Java, JEE, IoT, Data Science/Engineering, Mobile application development. We will be adding one eBook at a time which are live as soon as it is ready and thereby self learners can start their journey.

In the next 5 years we would like to complete all the personalization features and there by reach the maximum number of learners. As such our current eBooks are popular in remote corners of Michigan where Computer Science is not very prevalent in the society. We intent to educate and empower all strata of people especially women, under represented group and make learning fun and rewarding.

What barriers currently exist for you to accomplish your goals in the next year and in the next five years?

Our team is really small and we do not have a strong marketing group which is holding us back. Our startup is also not funded at the moment and thus lack of resources is holding us back in expansion

How do you plan to overcome these barriers?

We indent to reach out for funding in the near future to help expand our programs. Over the years we have gained a lot of expertise and have tweaked our model several times and we have have been making our solution more effective in every single interation

What outcomes data would you like to be collecting that you are not yet able to collect?

We could like to find out how our students are doing after 1-2,5 years after getting trained through us.

About Your Team

Solution Team:

Jayashree Ravi