uncommon.lt
education . technology . purpose
Inspiring a generation of purpose minded, tech savvy, entrepreneurial young adults.
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About Us
Uncommon.lt
We believe our differences are what make us special.
Our mission is to build an inclusive community that uplifts & empowers; a community that embraces each other’s uniqueness, and encourages each of us to design and build a future with purpose.
Uncommon.lt is a 3-6 month technology education program that will be launched in Panevėžys in 2022 where young adults from all walks of life will come together to learn, create and inspire.
The Uncommon Approach
Education
Technology Bootcamp
Our program is a 3-6 month learning experience that covers both tech skills needed in the digitally focused future and soft skills that support young adults to become confident and entrepreneurial.
Future participants will be learning:
- User Experience, User Interface and Product Design.
- Front End Web Development and eCommerce basics.
- Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
When Uncommoners finish this program, they’ll be able to design, build and market their own website or online store. In addition to building their own portfolio, they’ll form teams with classmates to create real solutions for a small business or NGO.
Our Model
Innovation Hubs
When it comes to education, we believe that the environment you’re learning in really matters.
Learning from successful examples of Innovation Hubs by Uncommon.org in Zimbabwe, we are creating the very first Innovation Hub in Panevezys.
Together with Panevezys Open Youth Center, Panevezys Municipality and other local supporters, we will host the first batch of Uncommon participants in spring of 2022.
Innovation Hubs are not only a place to focus and learn but also a safe space for building a strong and supportive community.
Kaye Kagaoan
UX Designer
Tawanda Mashavave
Technology Manager
Katey Hopper
Marketing Manager
Uncommon Mentorship
How It Works
Throughout each learning module, participants will be matched with a Mentor who will support them as they navigate our online and in-person assignments. Uncommoners will visit companies and hear from guest speakers who are leaders in their fields.
Additionally, each participant will be matched with a Youth Mentee, who, thanks to our students, will start their own technology journeys!
Education
Youth Coding
Our goal is to build a community of people who use their skills to benefit both themselves and the world.
In addition to training for the tech workforce, participants in the Uncommon Bootcamp will be matched with a youth Mentee who they’ll be teaching computer coding to.
This responsibility prepares our participants to be leaders when they enter the workforce.
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Uncommon Mentorship
Mentorship Details
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Month 1:
Orientation &
On-Boarding
For the first month, Bootcamp students learn about what makes us Uncommon. In addition to reviewing the course outline and discussing our philosophy and methodology, students are trained in our youth coding curriculum. Not just how to solve the projects, but also how to teach them using our unique teaching approach.
Month 2:
Intro to UI/UX
Design
During Month 2, Bootcamp students take a crash course in User Interface & User Experience Design. We believe that design is the foundation of any great piece of technology. No matter how robust the underlying code is, if the design isn’t user friendly your customers will go somewhere else.
In this crash course students will get to learn all about what makes Design so important.
Month 3-5:
Intro to Front End Web Development
After learning about Design and creating their own mockups, students will learn how to bring their ideas to life.
The Front End Web Development curriculum focuses on HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WordPress development. By the end of the crash course, students will be able to build fully functional websites.
Month 6:
Intro to Digital Marketing
Now that our students have learned how to design and build their ideas, it’s time to learn how to get them into the hands of the customers.
Digital Marketing is a massive field and during the crash course, we focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Students will gain the skills they need to take their ideas to market.
Month 7-12:
Specialization & Mentorship
Now that students have been exposed to Design, Development and Marketing, it’s time to pick the track they’d like to specialize in.
During the specialization phase, students dive deep into their topics with focused in-person and online assignments.
Students will be matched with an industry professional for one on one mentorship where they’ll get to ask questions and learn from the pros.
Sustainability
Income Sharing Agreement
We believe that if we want to scale our mission, we must build a sustainable business model.
We want to create a social business that provides EdTech opportunities to the communities all over Lithuania and the Baltics. Our aim is to create value both for Uncommon.lt participants, sponsors, clients, and local communities.
One way we generate revenue is through our Income Sharing Agreement.
If we help our graduates earn full-time tech employment within 12 months of finishing the Bootcamp, they donate a portion of their first year salary back to our nonprofit.
Sustainability
Development, Done Different
Another way we generate revenue to sustain our nonprofit is through the work we do for clients.
When you hire Uncommon for your Design, Development or Marketing needs, 100% of the profits are used to further our EdTech mission.
Not only will you get a great product, your project means a free technology education for the young adults in our program.
Sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility
More than anything, we count on the generosity of our donors and corporate sponsors to help us reach our goals and empower young adults to create a better future for themselves.
Special thanks to the companies and foundations who are supporting our launch in Lithuania. Ačiū!
Location
Panevėžys 2022
The first Uncommon Bootcamp will be launched in Panevėžys in 2022.
Our local partner – Panevėžys Open Youth Center will host the first Innovation Hub in their premises.
Applications to join our Bootcamp will open in January 2022. Please check this website for updates.
Founding Sponsor
The Kazickas Family Foundation
Despite humble beginnings and a tumultuous early life, Dr. Joseph P. Kazickas found great success in America.
In addition to his family and various business endeavors, Kazickas dedicated his life to Lithuania’s fight for independence and prosperity.
In 1998, he and his wife Alexandra started the Kazickas Family Foundation to support education & arts initiatives in Lithuania.
The KFF was an early supporter of our launch in Zimbabwe, and is a founding sponsor of the Uncommon.lt pilot in Lithuania.
