Problem Solving Hackathon for Teens

The Teen Hackathon (12 - 17yrs) is a creative problem solving event to empower young minds to problem solving real world challenges impacting their local community. The Hackathon is a fun way for teens to be social while problem solving issues that are important to them. Issues such as: •     Want a faster way to get home to avoid walk long distances – they can find a solution •     Want an easier way to do chores for more spare time – Yep they can think of a  winning idea or tool •     Want an easier way to write out lines at school – they can create a versatile tool that gets it done faster, then sell it to other kids! •    Sick of being bored on school holidays? They can come up with programs that will interest them  They just need a reason to change something and the want to make it happen with the support and help of their peers and mentors. Participating teens will also gain a TAFE Qld Statement of Participation outlining the skills developed so they can use it to gain RPLs later on or to add to their resume!  COST: $10 per teen (12 - 17yrs) includes catering and beverages for the entire week (Saving you so much $$)  WHEN: Monday 2 July 2018 – Friday 6 July 2018 TIME: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm WHERE: Fire Station 101              101 Limestone Street              Ipswich Qld 4305 RSVP: 30 June 2018 Grab some of their friends, send them solo and ready to mingle or speak to your school to pull together an awesome team!